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H139 FFW

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

44,416 mi
Last recorded44,416 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH139 FFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 44,416 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,933 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 43,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 17 May 2016 43,930 miles

Centre Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,263 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 43,263 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 43,113 miles

Offside Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,113 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,407 miles

speedo drive not located in forks, rear brake rod ajuster nut poor

Fail 28 Feb 2008 41,407 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

speedo drive not located in forks, rear brake rod ajuster nut poor

Pass 27 Jan 2007 41,459 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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H139 FFW is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H139 FFW, 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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What year was H139 FFW registered?

H139 FFW is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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