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K892 JYB

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,316 mi
Last recorded29,316 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK892 JYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 29,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,252 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 29,252 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 28,649 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 20,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 17,408 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 17,383 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 17,382 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 16,611 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 16,602 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,396 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 13,380 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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K892 JYB is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K892 JYB, 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 K892 JYB registered?

K892 JYB is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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