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K638 FSO

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,393 mi
Last recorded14,393 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK638 FSO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2009 14,393 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 14,393 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,970 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 13,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 12,629 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 7 Jun 2006 12,629 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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K638 FSO is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 27,464 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 K638 FSO, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K638 FSO registered?

K638 FSO is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 26 August 1992.

Is K638 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K638 FSO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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