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J680 HWS

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,219 mi
Last recorded70,219 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ680 HWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,219 miles

Nearside Outer Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Outer Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jan 2009 65,500 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 65,269 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 58,607 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 51,073 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 42,813 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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J680 HWS 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 83.3%.

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 J680 HWS, 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 J680 HWS registered?

J680 HWS is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 18 May 1992.

Is J680 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J680 HWS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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