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H819 UWJ

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,015 mi
Last recorded33,015 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH819 UWJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 33,015 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 32,972 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,972 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 30,777 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 27,563 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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H819 UWJ is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red 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 H819 UWJ, 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 H819 UWJ registered?

H819 UWJ is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 10 May 1991.

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