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J624 URW

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,745 mi
Last recorded8,745 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ624 URW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 8,745 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 8,627 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 8,520 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 8,223 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 7,871 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 7,871 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing SPILTPIN FITTED DURING TEST (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 7,702 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 7,495 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 7,081 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 6,890 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 6,507 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 6,385 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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J624 URW is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J624 URW, 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 J624 URW registered?

J624 URW is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 7 April 1992.

Is J624 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J624 URW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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