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J617 MCM

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500

Multi-colour Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,300 mi
Last recorded28,300 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ50029,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ617 MCM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 28,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Mar 2022 28,285 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake spongy

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 28,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre wall heavily perished

tyres look under inflated

Pass 20 May 2019 27,987 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 27,976 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 27,873 miles

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

Nearside Front speedo cable insurecure

Fail 4 May 2018 27,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 27,770 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 27,099 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 1.5mm limit 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 26,300 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 26,296 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 26,296 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,281 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,179 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting to can coroded

front fork dust covers cracking and taped up

Fail 7 Apr 2011 26,133 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,133 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,462 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008
Fail 12 Feb 2008 22,366 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 19,926 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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J617 MCM is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Multi-colour with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 29,414 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J617 MCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J617 MCM is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 23 June 1992.

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