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J247 NJT

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,840 mi
Last recorded30,840 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ247 NJT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 30,840 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

rear tyre sidewall starting to crack/slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2012 30,840 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

rear tyre sidewall starting to crack/slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

rear brake adjusted up quite high, works fine

Fail 26 Mar 2011 30,760 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

rear brake adjusted up quite high, works fine

Pass 17 Dec 2008 30,589 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 30,589 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 30,585 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Centre Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 16 May 2006 28,720 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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J247 NJT is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J247 NJT, 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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J247 NJT is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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