CarVerify

Free Car Check

H636 JPA

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,213 mi
Last recorded35,213 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ50036,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH636 JPA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,213 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 35,200 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 33,950 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
Full Kawasaki GPZ500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H636 JPA is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 36,886 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H636 JPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H636 JPA?

You can check the full history of H636 JPA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H636 JPA registered?

H636 JPA is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 22 January 1991.

Is H636 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H636 JPA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H636 JPA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H636 JPA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.