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G861 MWR

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,781 mi
Last recorded26,781 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG861 MWR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 26,781 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,753 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 26,767 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,767 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 26,720 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2010 26,720 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Coolant leak

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 26,711 miles

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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G861 MWR is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G861 MWR, 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.

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What year was G861 MWR registered?

G861 MWR is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 12 March 1990.

Is G861 MWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G861 MWR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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