1989 Kawasaki GPZ 0.5L Petrol · F397 JFM
1989 Kawasaki GPZ (0.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 54,671 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI GPZ
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F397 JFM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2023
- 54,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F397 JFM Mileage History
- 04/07/202253,543 mi
- 18/11/202354,671 mi+1,128 mi
Average of roughly 821 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
F397 JFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Kawasaki Gpz (F397 JFM) between July 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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