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L154 LAU

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,761 mi
Last recorded33,761 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL154 LAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 33,761 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 33,399 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 28,091 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 27,709 miles

Central Rear Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 27,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 27,312 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,139 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 27,055 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,004 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 27,004 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 26,411 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 25,783 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 24,968 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,188 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 23,236 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 22,556 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 22,214 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 21,338 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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L154 LAU is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L154 LAU, 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 L154 LAU registered?

L154 LAU is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L154 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L154 LAU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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