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H116 LON

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,344 mi
Last recorded36,344 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ50032,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH116 LON
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 36,344 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 36,265 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2019 36,217 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Feb 2018 36,178 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play lower link (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 36,043 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play on lower link arm (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 35,742 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 35,742 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 35,433 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,918 miles

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 34,918 miles

Registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 34,645 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 34,192 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,636 miles

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

rear tyre cracking slightly in the sidewalls

Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,998 miles

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

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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H116 LON is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H116 LON, 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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H116 LON is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 9 October 1990.

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