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L372 HEH

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,146 mi
Last recorded28,146 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL372 HEH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,146 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 28,142 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear tyre under inflated

Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

One rear light bulb not working.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 26,017 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

One rear light bulb not working.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,619 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 24,271 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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L372 HEH is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L372 HEH, 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 L372 HEH registered?

L372 HEH is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 22 September 1993.

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