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J558 OKL

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,029 mi
Last recorded40,029 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2020
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ50029,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ558 OKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2020 40,029 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2020 40,029 miles

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 39,610 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 39,039 miles

The rear tyre valve is perished! Replacement advised.

Fail 5 May 2018 39,031 miles

Drive chain worn to excess Would advise chain sprockets replaced with chain! (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play The rear mono shock dog bone bushes excessive play. (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearings not tested as wheel is binding!

The rear tyre valve is perished! Replacement advised.

Pass 9 Jun 2012 36,824 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,775 miles

drive chain rusty and dry

Pass 7 Jun 2010 36,753 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,732 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,458 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 36,110 miles

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

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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J558 OKL is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 29,414 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 J558 OKL, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J558 OKL registered?

J558 OKL is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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