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H81 HUD

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,292 mi
Last recorded32,292 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH81 HUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 32,292 miles

front brake binding on slightly

Fail 9 Dec 2015 32,292 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

front brake binding on slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2015 31,801 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 31,120 miles

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

front tyre is starting to perish.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,365 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

slight wear in cush drive

Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,015 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 30,015 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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H81 HUD is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H81 HUD, 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 H81 HUD registered?

H81 HUD is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 22 January 1991.

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