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K829 JUG

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,193 mi
Last recorded23,193 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK829 JUG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 23,193 miles

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Apr 2012 21,327 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,305 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 21,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,650 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

right-hand handlebar is slightly bent

Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,919 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 19,116 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 19,098 miles

Rear 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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K829 JUG 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 75%.

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 K829 JUG, 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 K829 JUG registered?

K829 JUG is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 24 March 1993.

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