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J738 WRE

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500

White Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,875 mi
Last recorded20,875 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ50029,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ738 WRE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 20,875 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 20,868 miles

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 20,868 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,343 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 19,201 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,201 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,627 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 17,627 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,622 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,938 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,454 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 31,281 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,161 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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J738 WRE is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500 in White with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 29,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J738 WRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J738 WRE registered?

J738 WRE is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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