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K252 LDM

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,363 mi
Last recorded16,363 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK252 LDM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 16,363 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 16,358 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 16,352 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 15,735 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 15,724 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 15,658 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 15,062 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 15,062 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 14,071 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

surface cracks to front tyre tread

Pass 6 Jul 2012 13,305 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,247 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 13,247 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 12,737 miles

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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K252 LDM is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 K252 LDM, 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 K252 LDM registered?

K252 LDM is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 2 February 1993.

Is K252 LDM safe to buy?

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