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J905 JHY

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,513 mi
Last recorded32,513 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ50029,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ905 JHY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,513 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,458 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,797 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 31,796 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,239 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 27,950 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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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J905 JHY is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J905 JHY, 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 J905 JHY registered?

J905 JHY is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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