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J149 EMY

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,641 mi
Last recorded1,641 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 EMY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2007 1,641 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 48,589 miles

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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J149 EMY is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 28,990 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 J149 EMY, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J149 EMY registered?

J149 EMY is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J149 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J149 EMY shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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