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H648 MVP

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,227 mi
Last recorded31,227 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH648 MVP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 31,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 31,169 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 30,781 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 30,767 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,359 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 29,363 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 29,363 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,771 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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H648 MVP is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H648 MVP, 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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H648 MVP is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 24 April 1991.

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