MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,944 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
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J972 DAP is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 500cc 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 J972 DAP, 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 J972 DAP registered?
J972 DAP is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 11 December 1992.
Is J972 DAP safe to buy?
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