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H633 JPA

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

37,205 mi
Last recorded37,205 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH633 JPA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 37,205 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 37,205 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Front brake switch faulty (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 35,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 34,886 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 34,886 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 33,558 miles

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 33,558 miles

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Stop lamp not working Front Brake Switch Detached (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 31,995 miles

Horn slightly loose bracket needs to be replaced (7.7 (b))

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slight up and down play on suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 29,845 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front front Tyre perished

Fail 5 Nov 2020 29,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front front Tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2019 29,464 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 29,449 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2014 28,416 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 28,010 miles

ignition switch loose

left hand mirror cracked

right hand handlebar riser bent

Fail 26 Mar 2013 28,005 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Note; Throttle cable getting snagged when steering moved.Also electric cables on forks.

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

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 24 Mar 2012 21,485 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

L/H Mirror is cracked.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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)

R/H Handlebar is slightly loose.

Fail 25 Feb 2012 21,479 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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)

front brake lever broken (sharp protruding edge)

front tyre stepped wear pattern

Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,230 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,525 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 8,322 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
Full Kawasaki GPZ500S reliability report

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H633 JPA is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H633 JPA, 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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H633 JPA is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 8 April 1991.

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