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J138 TVS

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,378 mi
Last recorded48,378 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ138 TVS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,378 miles

No front mudguard fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2009 48,378 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,456 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 39,366 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 69,878 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 69,878 miles

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 May 2006 69,775 miles

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.

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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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?

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