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H232 KAJ

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,057 mi
Last recorded47,057 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ50032,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH232 KAJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 47,057 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 47,018 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 45,111 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 45,096 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 43,463 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 42,580 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 42,580 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 41,404 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 41,404 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 40,536 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 39,230 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 39,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2011 34,469 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 31,206 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 31,157 miles

Front Lower Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,157 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2009 29,817 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,749 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 25,749 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 24,484 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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H232 KAJ is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H232 KAJ, 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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H232 KAJ is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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