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H195 LPE

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

922 mi
Last recorded922 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH195 LPE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 922 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 641 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released brake lever (1.3.1e)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded brake lever pivot in rear brake drum (3.2.A1h)

Rear Registration plate incorrect small in size (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 25 Jan 2016 38 miles

Rear registration plate just meets size requirements

Fail 10 May 2012 71,423 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 71,423 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,854 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

clutch cable rubs front stay

front brake ball end missing

Fail 18 Feb 2009 69,767 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,543 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 68,158 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 66,326 miles

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

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

Rear 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.

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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H195 LPE 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 63.6%.

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 H195 LPE, 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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H195 LPE is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 2 July 1991.

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