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J347 VKG

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,182 mi
Last recorded37,182 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ347 VKG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 37,182 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 36,226 miles

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 35,270 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,510 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 33,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,410 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 30,410 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 29,158 miles

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))

Fail 13 Nov 2010 29,158 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2009 28,679 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 28,663 miles

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.

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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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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J347 VKG is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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