MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,300 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey BORDERLINE FAILURE (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front speedo cable insurecure
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)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
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)
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
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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