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F982 VBE

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,618 mi
Last recorded47,618 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF982 VBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 47,618 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 47,375 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 45,962 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 45,733 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 44,971 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,607 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 44,597 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,802 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,893 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 42,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 May 2011 41,563 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 40,372 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 39,542 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 39,406 miles

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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F982 VBE is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F982 VBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F982 VBE registered?

F982 VBE is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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The MOT history for F982 VBE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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