MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,913 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively starting to stiffen up (2.4A.2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front fork seal dust covers in poor condition.
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front fork seal dust covers in poor condition.
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?
Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K285 JRS is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 36,446 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 K285 JRS, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was K285 JRS registered?
K285 JRS is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 16 June 1993.
Is K285 JRS safe to buy?
The MOT history for K285 JRS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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