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H38 CFV

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,602 mi
Last recorded68,602 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH38 CFV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 68,602 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,332 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 55,919 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,793 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 50,770 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 50,770 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2006 47,079 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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H38 CFV is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H38 CFV, 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 H38 CFV registered?

H38 CFV is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 10 May 1991.

Is H38 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H38 CFV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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