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L48 FBW

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,750 mi
Last recorded37,750 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 FBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 37,750 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 37,315 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 35,506 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 35,226 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 34,847 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 32,032 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 31,688 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,441 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,091 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 31,088 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,999 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 29,247 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 29,235 miles

front tyre on limit

Pass 4 May 2011 29,172 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,800 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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L48 FBW is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L48 FBW, 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 L48 FBW registered?

L48 FBW is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 2 September 1993.

Is L48 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L48 FBW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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