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H134 KKA

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,842 mi
Last recorded28,842 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH134 KKA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 28,842 miles

Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 16 May 2015 28,830 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 27,523 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,523 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 27,507 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 26,736 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Feb 2009 26,718 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,329 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,918 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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H134 KKA is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 27,084 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 H134 KKA, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H134 KKA is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 5 May 1993.

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