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K753 CBM

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,945 mi
Last recorded35,945 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK753 CBM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 35,945 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 35,429 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 35,004 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 34,897 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 34,630 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 34,630 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 34,125 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 34,080 miles

Rear spring corroded and seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,579 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Number plate light not working

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 33,523 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Number plate light not working

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 33,250 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 33,250 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,673 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 32,673 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,919 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 31,919 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,656 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,713 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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K753 CBM is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K753 CBM, 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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K753 CBM is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 2 June 1993.

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