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K361 GKW

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,644 mi
Last recorded28,644 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK361 GKW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,644 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 25,351 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 25,350 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 22,079 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

speedo cable

Pass 7 Jun 2008 17,200 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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K361 GKW is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K361 GKW, 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 K361 GKW registered?

K361 GKW is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 6 April 1993.

Is K361 GKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K361 GKW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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