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J505 YAW

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,592 mi
Last recorded25,592 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2006
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ505 YAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,592 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 25,553 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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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J505 YAW is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 28,990 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 J505 YAW, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J505 YAW registered?

J505 YAW is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J505 YAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J505 YAW 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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