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J537 UOP

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,239 mi
Last recorded45,239 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ537 UOP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 45,239 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside handlebar has slight play.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 41,338 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,086 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 41,084 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,888 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,467 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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J537 UOP is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J537 UOP, 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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J537 UOP is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 2 April 1992.

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