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H163 VNW

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,354 mi
Last recorded24,354 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH163 VNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 24,354 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,069 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 23,050 miles

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated All Lower link arm bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Jun 2017 23,037 miles

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.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 15,243 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' borderline pass (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 15,243 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 10,629 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 10,620 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 10,615 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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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?

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