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J645 BJN

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,009 mi
Last recorded31,009 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ645 BJN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 31,009 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,484 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 30,484 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 30,401 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 29,742 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,742 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,636 miles

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

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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J645 BJN is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 21,203 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 J645 BJN, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J645 BJN registered?

J645 BJN is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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