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L32 ERX

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,911 mi
Last recorded42,911 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ50036,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL32 ERX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 42,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 42,733 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2012 14,535 miles

dip headlamp slightly dim

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Nov 2010 40,716 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber incorrect length.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,434 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,360 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 May 2006 38,243 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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L32 ERX is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 36,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L32 ERX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L32 ERX registered?

L32 ERX is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L32 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L32 ERX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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