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H504 HFJ

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,582 mi
Last recorded21,582 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH504 HFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2010 21,582 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,948 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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)

drive chain split link fitted

perish marks on front tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2009 19,928 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front 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)

drive chain split link fitted

perish marks on front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2005 17,760 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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H504 HFJ is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H504 HFJ, 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 H504 HFJ registered?

H504 HFJ is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H504 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H504 HFJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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