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K285 JRS

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,913 mi
Last recorded23,913 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ50036,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK285 JRS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 23,913 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 23,232 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively starting to stiffen up (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,770 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 16,436 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,631 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 13,440 miles

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.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 13,440 miles

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.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 13,278 miles

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)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 13,278 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 1 Sep 2006 13,114 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2005 12,726 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 12,726 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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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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.

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