MOT Status
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31,812 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notchy feel in straight ahead position (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notchy feel in straight ahead position (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
offside mirror lens cracked
Nearside Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
offside mirror lens cracked
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
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L161 UUY is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 L161 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 L161 UUY registered?
L161 UUY is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 August 1993.
Is L161 UUY safe to buy?
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