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H790 BAE

1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

56,180 mi
Last recorded56,180 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH790 BAE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,180 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 56,167 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 56,161 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 56,161 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,044 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

engine noisey

front brake binding slightly borderline

Fail 17 Apr 2013 53,031 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

engine noisey

front brake binding slightly borderline

Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,659 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 48,659 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,059 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 40,918 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 May 2010 40,918 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 37,903 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,903 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,949 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 36,482 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 36,482 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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H790 BAE is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 28,990 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 H790 BAE, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H790 BAE is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 3 January 1991.

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