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J378 DCJ

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,977 mi
Last recorded25,977 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ378 DCJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2014 25,977 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 25,810 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,540 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,520 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,290 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,822 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,200 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 23,870 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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J378 DCJ is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J378 DCJ, 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 J378 DCJ registered?

J378 DCJ is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 19 May 1992.

Is J378 DCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J378 DCJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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