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H880 GKB

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,803 mi
Last recorded45,803 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ50032,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH880 GKB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2015 45,803 miles

Brake drum(s) insecure split pin missing from torque arm (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation was leaking on test (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

oil leak

rear tyre perished. no cord or ply visable

front tyre underinflated due to damaged tyre valve

Pass 22 Jun 2013 45,778 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 45,778 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 45,773 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 45,770 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2010 45,319 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,559 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2009 44,544 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2008 43,368 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,350 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 May 2006 42,095 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 20 May 2006 42,095 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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H880 GKB is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 32,954 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 H880 GKB, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H880 GKB is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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