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J653 EAU

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,094 mi
Last recorded40,094 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ653 EAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2025 40,094 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 39,194 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 39,078 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 37,009 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,762 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 36,298 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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J653 EAU is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J653 EAU, 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 J653 EAU registered?

J653 EAU is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 29 April 1992.

Is J653 EAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J653 EAU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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