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J843 BGP

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,433 mi
Last recorded28,433 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ50036,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ843 BGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 28,433 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 May 2012 28,424 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 44,535 miles

Front tyre has 4 nails in it

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

Rear tyre has 6 nails in it

Pass 13 May 2010 44,404 miles

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

Slight drag front brake.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 44,399 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 44,394 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Surface cracking front tyre sidewall.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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J843 BGP is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 36,886 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J843 BGP, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J843 BGP registered?

J843 BGP is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 9 August 1991.

Is J843 BGP safe to buy?

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