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J720 OCS

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,305 mi
Last recorded14,305 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ720 OCS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,305 miles

front brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 13,456 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 12,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 12,288 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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J720 OCS is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J720 OCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J720 OCS registered?

J720 OCS is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 25 March 1992.

Is J720 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J720 OCS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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