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K443 WOV

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,326 mi
Last recorded34,326 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK443 WOV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2009 34,326 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 34,008 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 34,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 31,263 miles

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

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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K443 WOV is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K443 WOV, 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 K443 WOV registered?

K443 WOV is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 27 February 1993.

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