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H160 BHR

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,995 mi
Last recorded40,995 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH160 BHR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,995 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

accident damage to o/s of motorcycle

o/s mirror glass missing

Fail 10 Mar 2011 40,995 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

accident damage to o/s of motorcycle

o/s mirror glass missing

Pass 9 May 2006 40,391 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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H160 BHR is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H160 BHR, 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 H160 BHR registered?

H160 BHR is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 9 April 1991.

Is H160 BHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H160 BHR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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