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K711 WVR

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,714 mi
Last recorded36,714 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK711 WVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 36,714 miles

Front tyre has light perishing monitor

Fail 7 Jul 2026 36,714 miles

Front tyre has light perishing monitor

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 33,566 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 32,555 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 30,543 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 29,071 miles

Exhaust noisy after market silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned rear wheel to left (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 25,279 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 25,279 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 25,178 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 25,012 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 24,890 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,858 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 24,817 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,795 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,778 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 24,743 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 24,671 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 24,598 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,485 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 24,356 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 21,624 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,403 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 20,403 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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K711 WVR is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K711 WVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K711 WVR registered?

K711 WVR is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 21 January 1993.

Is K711 WVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K711 WVR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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