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K658 ARF

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,045 mi
Last recorded22,045 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK658 ARF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 22,045 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 21,474 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 21,474 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,460 miles

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

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

front tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,407 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,305 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,261 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

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

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,057 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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K658 ARF is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K658 ARF, 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 K658 ARF registered?

K658 ARF is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 15 May 1993.

Is K658 ARF safe to buy?

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