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L161 UUY

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,812 mi
Last recorded31,812 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 UUY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 31,812 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 31,216 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notchy feel in straight ahead position (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 31,216 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 30,921 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 30,921 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 30,663 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 30,663 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2015 30,630 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,578 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 30,578 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,465 miles

offside mirror lens cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2012 30,465 miles

Nearside Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

offside mirror lens cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,153 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 27,765 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 27,765 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,469 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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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.

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