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UWD 84X

1981 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,355 mi
Last recorded35,355 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWD 84X
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 35,355 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,806 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 31 May 2017 34,149 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 33,139 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 May 2016 33,136 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of carbs (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 31,803 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 30,387 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 30,379 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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UWD 84X is a 1981 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UWD 84X, 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 45 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UWD 84X registered?

UWD 84X is a 1981 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is UWD 84X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWD 84X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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