MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,019 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Centre stand broken off
Coolant leak
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Centre stand broken off
Coolant leak
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ1000?
Based on 3,748 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E489 HEW is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 36,893 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 GPZ1000 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E489 HEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki GPZ1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E489 HEW registered?
E489 HEW is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000, first registered on 7 August 1987.
Is E489 HEW safe to buy?
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