MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,354 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated All Lower link arm bushes (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort rear brake needs adjusting. (3.3.A1c)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff rear suspension seized solid. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
check location of speedo drive.
engine only running on one cylinder.
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' borderline pass (2.2.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' borderline pass (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H163 VNW is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 H163 VNW, 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 H163 VNW registered?
H163 VNW is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 11 March 1991.
Is H163 VNW safe to buy?
The MOT history for H163 VNW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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