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G903 EDU

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,160 mi
Last recorded49,160 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG903 EDU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 49,160 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 49,077 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 43,541 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 38,033 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 38,013 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 38,013 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 37,923 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2015 37,721 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 37,721 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2012 37,079 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,926 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

light corosion on front disc

oil mist on fork legs

rear susp stiff

Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,746 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

frame rusty

rear shock slightly stiff and noisey

Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,737 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

some corrosion and rust on frame

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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G903 EDU is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G903 EDU, 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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G903 EDU is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 27 June 1990.

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