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K538 CSG

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

381 mi
Last recorded381 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK538 CSG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 381 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 381 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 5 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,230 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 57,847 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 50,788 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 50,788 miles

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

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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K538 CSG is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K538 CSG, 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 K538 CSG registered?

K538 CSG is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 7 January 1993.

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The MOT history for K538 CSG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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