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H418 VRS

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,221 mi
Last recorded14,221 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH418 VRS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 14,221 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 13,595 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 12,602 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 12,578 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 12,061 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 11,850 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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H418 VRS is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 H418 VRS, 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 H418 VRS registered?

H418 VRS is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 9 April 1991.

Is H418 VRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H418 VRS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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