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H481 UPW

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,067 mi
Last recorded19,067 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH481 UPW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 19,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey LHS silencer leaking due to corrosion (7.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swinging arm corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 19,039 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 19,003 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 6 May 2010 19,003 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 18,760 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 18,760 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 18,585 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 18,585 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (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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H481 UPW is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H481 UPW, 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 H481 UPW registered?

H481 UPW is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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