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J858 XSX

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,122 mi
Last recorded30,122 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ50029,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ858 XSX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 30,122 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 30,119 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 22,199 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 21,971 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 19,628 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 19,118 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 19,057 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 19,057 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 18,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 14,347 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 14,219 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 13,430 miles

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

left handlebar slightly bent

Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2009 6,680 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 6,671 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front brake banjo bolt showing signs of corrosion

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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J858 XSX is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J858 XSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J858 XSX registered?

J858 XSX is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J858 XSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J858 XSX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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