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G650 VMO

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,331 mi
Last recorded65,331 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S33,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG650 VMO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,331 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 65,331 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?

Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
3,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 403
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 383
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 364
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 318
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 302
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G650 VMO is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 33,703 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 GPZ500S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 403 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G650 VMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500S typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G650 VMO registered?

G650 VMO is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G650 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G650 VMO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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