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J325 AKW

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,711 mi
Last recorded44,711 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ325 AKW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 44,711 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 44,711 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 44,388 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 44,357 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 44,292 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 43,809 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 43,698 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 43,389 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 43,229 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 43,201 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 42,640 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,577 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,431 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,763 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,161 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,001 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,005 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 38,989 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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J325 AKW is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J325 AKW, 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 J325 AKW registered?

J325 AKW is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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