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H859 XVO

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,536 mi
Last recorded37,536 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH859 XVO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,536 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 37,516 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,181 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,617 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,344 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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H859 XVO is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H859 XVO, 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 H859 XVO registered?

H859 XVO is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 19 March 1991.

Is H859 XVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H859 XVO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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