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J844 AKU

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

31,494 mi
Last recorded31,494 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ50029,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ844 AKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,494 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 31,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Fail 2 May 2006 31,015 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear swing arm slightly corroded.

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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J844 AKU is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 J844 AKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J844 AKU registered?

J844 AKU is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 8 June 1992.

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The MOT history for J844 AKU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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