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J968 EGP

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,130 mi
Last recorded30,130 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ968 EGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 30,130 miles

chain slightly worn

slight corrosion on frame

socks fitted to front forks

Pass 19 Dec 2014 22,354 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 18,559 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 18,470 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 18,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 17,396 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 16,042 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 15,282 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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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J968 EGP is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J968 EGP, 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 J968 EGP registered?

J968 EGP is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 6 May 1992.

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