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K181 OEU

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,932 mi
Last recorded27,932 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 OEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 27,932 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 27,628 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 27,498 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 27,359 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 27,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 26,579 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 25,258 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 23,714 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 8 May 2013 23,714 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,767 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 20,805 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 17,467 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 17,082 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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K181 OEU is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 27,084 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 K181 OEU, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K181 OEU registered?

K181 OEU is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 17 May 1993.

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