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J738 VRD

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,559 mi
Last recorded21,559 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ738 VRD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 21,559 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,483 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 21,483 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,399 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,284 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 20,930 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 20,348 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,016 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,960 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 16,667 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,667 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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J738 VRD is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 J738 VRD, 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 J738 VRD registered?

J738 VRD is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 7 July 1992.

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