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L154 UUY

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,313 mi
Last recorded17,313 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL154 UUY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 17,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010
Fail 7 Aug 2010 15,887 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 12,483 miles

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

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 12,483 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 8,447 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2008 8,447 miles

front tyre has slight cracking

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 UUY is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L154 UUY, 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 UUY registered?

L154 UUY is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 14 August 1993.

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