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H114 BTT

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,548 mi
Last recorded63,548 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH114 BTT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,548 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight play in gear peadal pivots

the rear shock is slightly stiff

Fail 31 Jul 2012 62,690 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,690 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,763 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2011 61,763 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear number plate light not working

Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,142 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 60,140 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 59,136 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 59,113 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,919 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 579,109 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

\\\rear brake needs adjusting \\\\

Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,672 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 55,091 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 55,091 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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H114 BTT is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H114 BTT, 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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H114 BTT is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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