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F263 XFX

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,904 mi
Last recorded57,904 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ50029,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 XFX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2025 57,904 miles

Front Tyre starting to perish.

Front pads starting to get low.

Pass 27 Mar 2024 57,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front brake pads starting to get low. (1.1.13 (a))

Front Front tyre starting to perish.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 57,517 miles

Front Front tyre starting to perish.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front inner pads starting to get low. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,279 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 56,218 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 56,174 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 55,793 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,177 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,500 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,098 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,842 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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F263 XFX is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 29,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F263 XFX, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F263 XFX?

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What year was F263 XFX registered?

F263 XFX is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 3 May 1989.

Is F263 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F263 XFX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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