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G859 WTA

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,347 mi
Last recorded35,347 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ50032,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG859 WTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2009 35,347 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 34,127 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 34,127 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,017 miles

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

Offside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

front tyre under size

Fail 17 Aug 2007 33,017 miles

front tyre under size

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Offside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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G859 WTA is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 32,954 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 G859 WTA, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G859 WTA is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 16 May 1990.

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