1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S 0.5L Petrol · E477 JDL
1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S (0.5L, petrol). First registered 17/05/1988. Recorded mileage 35,947 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI GPZ500S
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 498cc
E477 JDL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2022
- 35,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E477 JDL Mileage History
- 10/07/200735,913 mi
- 18/07/200735,920 mi+7 mi
- 28/10/202235,947 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 2 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
E477 JDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Kawasaki Gpz500S (E477 JDL) between July 2007 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))”.
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