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K851 AVU

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,229 mi
Last recorded31,229 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK851 AVU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 31,229 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,157 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,009 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 31,009 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,964 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 30,964 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,734 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,151 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 29,194 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 29,194 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 28,965 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 28,965 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 27,908 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 25,997 miles

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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K851 AVU is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K851 AVU, 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 K851 AVU registered?

K851 AVU is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 18 May 1993.

Is K851 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K851 AVU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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