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K990 PMR

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,210 mi
Last recorded24,210 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK990 PMR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 24,210 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 24,206 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

bodywork loose.

Pass 24 Jun 2021 23,359 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 22,173 miles

Front Suspension modified but not seriously weakened dust seals overtight (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Aug 2007 21,495 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))

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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K990 PMR is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K990 PMR, 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 K990 PMR registered?

K990 PMR is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 13 March 1993.

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