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H907 XGP

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

43,981 mi
Last recorded43,981 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH907 XGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 43,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 43,226 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,075 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 41,073 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,245 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Jul 2015 36,946 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,502 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 32,502 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,682 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

slight perishing on front tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2013 30,679 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre has slight cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2013 30,679 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,158 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 30,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,047 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 30,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,936 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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H907 XGP is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H907 XGP, 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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H907 XGP is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 14 May 1991.

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