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G849 NGF

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,686 mi
Last recorded27,686 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ50029,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG849 NGF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 27,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 26,838 miles

Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2016 25,964 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded swinging arm (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 24,862 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,222 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,664 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front mudguard bolt missing!

Fail 18 Jun 2013 23,664 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front mudguard bolt missing!

Fail 6 May 2011 23,589 miles

Front mudguard bolt missing!

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2011 23,589 miles

Front mudguard bolt missing!

Pass 8 May 2010 23,054 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 21,951 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 21,951 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 May 2008 19,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 May 2008 19,568 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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G849 NGF is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500 in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 29,639 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G849 NGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G849 NGF registered?

G849 NGF is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 14 October 1989.

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