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H345 CJR

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,957 mi
Last recorded35,957 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH345 CJR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 35,957 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 35,954 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 35,570 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 35,369 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front mudguard extension has been rubbing on tyre

Number plate illumination light not working

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,314 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front fender rubbing slightly on tyre

Number plate illumination light not working

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 35,303 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 35,188 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 35,188 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,148 miles

ADVISE CLEAN FRON CALIPER

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,011 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 34,927 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 34,838 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,838 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 34,765 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 34,637 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 34,637 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 334,356 miles

Advise rear tyre worn

Fail 8 Sep 2007 334,356 miles

Advise rear tyre worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 34,197 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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H345 CJR is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H345 CJR, 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 H345 CJR registered?

H345 CJR is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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