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K187 JMA

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,843 mi
Last recorded42,843 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ50029,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK187 JMA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,843 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 42,843 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 41,721 miles

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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K187 JMA is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 K187 JMA, 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.

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What year was K187 JMA registered?

K187 JMA is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is K187 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K187 JMA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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