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H897 EOD

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,643 mi
Last recorded28,643 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH897 EOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,643 miles

play in rear shock bush

Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,949 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 27,947 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 26,672 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,394 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 20,394 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 May 2008 20,131 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,062 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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H897 EOD is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 499cc 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 H897 EOD, 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 H897 EOD registered?

H897 EOD is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 30 May 1991.

Is H897 EOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H897 EOD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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