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L378 JNH

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,030 mi
Last recorded89,030 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL378 JNH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 89,030 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2014 88,909 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 83,320 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 79,746 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Aug 2012 79,746 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Aug 2011 73,459 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2011 73,459 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2010 68,465 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 68,463 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,303 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 55,606 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 48,929 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 48,929 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,450 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 41,450 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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L378 JNH is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L378 JNH, 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 L378 JNH registered?

L378 JNH is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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