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J620 ARM

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,719 mi
Last recorded22,719 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ620 ARM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 22,719 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 22,347 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 22,090 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 21,720 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 May 2015 21,710 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 16,666 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 16,499 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 16,490 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 15,689 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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J620 ARM is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J620 ARM, 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 J620 ARM registered?

J620 ARM is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 4 March 1992.

Is J620 ARM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J620 ARM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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