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S822 FTA

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,985 mi
Last recorded41,985 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 FTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 41,985 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 41,985 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,331 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,620 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 35,215 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,018 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,821 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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S822 FTA is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S822 FTA, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S822 FTA registered?

S822 FTA is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S822 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S822 FTA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S822 FTA have outstanding finance?

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