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K628 MTU

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

31,981 mi
Last recorded31,981 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK628 MTU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2010 31,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,122 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 29,103 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 29,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 28,974 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 28,581 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 28,548 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2006 28,137 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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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K628 MTU is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 K628 MTU, 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 K628 MTU registered?

K628 MTU is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 22 April 1993.

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