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J425 DRR

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,117 mi
Last recorded37,117 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ425 DRR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2013 37,117 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 32,117 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,263 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 27,263 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 15,472 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 15,472 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 11,015 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 10,939 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

hand operated brake lever incomplete

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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J425 DRR 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 50%.

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 J425 DRR, 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 J425 DRR registered?

J425 DRR is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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