MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,182 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
drive chain very rusty
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
chain guard insecure
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
chain guard insecure
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J347 VKG is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 J347 VKG, 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 J347 VKG registered?
J347 VKG is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 24 April 1992.
Is J347 VKG safe to buy?
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