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K48 HAL

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,232 mi
Last recorded19,232 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ50036,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK48 HAL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 19,232 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,736 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 16,332 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 16,332 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 16,291 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,479 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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K48 HAL is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 36,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K48 HAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K48 HAL registered?

K48 HAL is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 16 February 1993.

Is K48 HAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K48 HAL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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