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H774 BDS

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,284 mi
Last recorded31,284 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ50036,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH774 BDS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,284 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 31,284 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 29,631 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 29,631 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,937 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 26,934 miles

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

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
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H774 BDS is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H774 BDS, 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

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What year was H774 BDS registered?

H774 BDS is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 14 March 1991.

Is H774 BDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H774 BDS shows 6 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.

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