CarVerify

Free Car Check

J315 OBJ

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

31,888 mi
Last recorded31,888 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ50029,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ315 OBJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 31,888 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 31,887 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 21,880 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm bush/pin seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 31,514 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 31,514 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 31,366 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 31,366 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2016 31,295 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. cracked at front spindle mounting (2.3.8) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 27,950 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 22,951 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 21,378 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,229 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 20,724 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 20,724 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 19,944 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 19,944 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2007 18,981 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 18,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 17,758 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
Full Kawasaki GPZ500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J315 OBJ is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 29,414 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J315 OBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J315 OBJ?

You can check the full history of J315 OBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J315 OBJ registered?

J315 OBJ is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 20 June 1992.

Is J315 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J315 OBJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J315 OBJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J315 OBJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.