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G840 XFW

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,494 mi
Last recorded18,494 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG840 XFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 18,494 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 51,699 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?

Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
3,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 403
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 383
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 364
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 318
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 302
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G840 XFW is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 30,629 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 403 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G840 XFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500S typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G840 XFW registered?

G840 XFW is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is G840 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G840 XFW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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