MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively CUSH DRIVE WORN (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH DOG BONES EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively CUSH DRIVE WORN (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
rear tyre on limit
Centre Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L172 OKU is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 28,719 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 L172 OKU, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L172 OKU registered?
L172 OKU is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 April 1994.
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