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L423 LTO

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,054 mi
Last recorded23,054 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL423 LTO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 23,054 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 22,736 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 21,816 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 21,010 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 20,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 19,544 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,922 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 18,922 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Dust seals on both front fork legs need replacing

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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L423 LTO is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L423 LTO, 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 L423 LTO registered?

L423 LTO is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 5 October 1993.

Is L423 LTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L423 LTO 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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