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H105 UWE

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,449 mi
Last recorded43,449 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH105 UWE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 43,449 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired 1 slide rubber boot damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively movement in sprocket carrier cush rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect stiff movement (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 43,165 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear movement in rear sprocket carrier cush rubbers

Offside Front Lower Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired calliper slide pin rubber boot damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect stiff movement (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 42,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively sprocket carrier cush rubbers worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside gear lever linkage loose

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

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect stiff movement (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 42,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive cush rubbers also worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect linkage movement stiff (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 42,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive cush rubbers also worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly not returning (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect linkage movement stiff (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 42,182 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 41,795 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 41,560 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 41,362 miles

Front Slight cracking in valve

Pass 16 Feb 2018 40,844 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 38,993 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 37,497 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 36,331 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,318 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,093 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,471 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 33,471 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,184 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,614 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,520 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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H105 UWE is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H105 UWE, 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.

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H105 UWE is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 April 1991.

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