MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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No front mudguard fitted
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
No front mudguard fitted
Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J138 TVS is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 27,464 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 J138 TVS, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J138 TVS registered?
J138 TVS is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 30 December 1992.
Is J138 TVS safe to buy?
The MOT history for J138 TVS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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