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J728 KVL

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,747 mi
Last recorded16,747 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ728 KVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 16,747 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 16,747 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 16,023 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,954 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jul 2010 15,790 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,473 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,828 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 14,828 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 14,276 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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J728 KVL is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J728 KVL, 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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J728 KVL is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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