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J561 JKN

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,554 mi
Last recorded16,554 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ561 JKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 16,554 miles

Front fork brace bolts missing (one on either side)

Front lower fairing cracked

Front mudguard cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2009 16,154 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,346 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 16,345 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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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J561 JKN is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J561 JKN, 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 J561 JKN registered?

J561 JKN is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J561 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J561 JKN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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