MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
lh clip on bent
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
rear brake pivot worn
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
rear suspension linkage needs lubricating
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)
Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Centre Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
cush drive needs replacing soon
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Centre Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L21 BBJ is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 L21 BBJ, 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 L21 BBJ registered?
L21 BBJ is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 8 July 1994.
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