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J889 UTX

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,326 mi
Last recorded55,326 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ889 UTX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 55,326 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 55,111 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,941 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 54,933 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 54,907 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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J889 UTX is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J889 UTX, 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 J889 UTX registered?

J889 UTX is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 18 March 1992.

Is J889 UTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J889 UTX shows 5 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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