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H958 XRA

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,388 mi
Last recorded23,388 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH958 XRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 23,388 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 22,654 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 21,437 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 21,426 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,387 miles

front suspension dust seals breaking up

Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,385 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 21,385 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 21,274 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 20,653 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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H958 XRA is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 H958 XRA, 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 H958 XRA registered?

H958 XRA is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 6 March 1991.

Is H958 XRA safe to buy?

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