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J190 NJO

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,916 mi
Last recorded33,916 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ190 NJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2010 33,916 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,916 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,365 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,718 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 1 Mar 2007 26,551 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 26,551 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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J190 NJO is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J190 NJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J190 NJO?

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What year was J190 NJO registered?

J190 NJO is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 3 September 1991.

Is J190 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J190 NJO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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