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K233 BHB

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,221 mi
Last recorded25,221 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK233 BHB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,221 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,428 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 24,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 23,304 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 23,304 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,680 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,476 miles

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

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

clutch cable not locked on engine

side stand catching on belly pan.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,239 miles

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

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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K233 BHB is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 K233 BHB, 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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K233 BHB is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 10 June 1993.

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