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H254 LRW

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

42,138 mi
Last recorded42,138 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH254 LRW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2007 42,138 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Upper Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,487 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 36,422 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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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H254 LRW is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H254 LRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H254 LRW?

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What year was H254 LRW registered?

H254 LRW is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 10 May 1991.

Is H254 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H254 LRW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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