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J707 LOW

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,325 mi
Last recorded34,325 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ707 LOW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 34,325 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,092 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 34,082 miles

Inner Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,832 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 32,819 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,944 miles

front brake slightly spongy

Fail 3 Sep 2008 31,926 miles

Front Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Aug 2008 31,836 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,149 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,811 miles

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

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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J707 LOW is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J707 LOW, 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 J707 LOW registered?

J707 LOW is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J707 LOW safe to buy?

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