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L539 COJ

1993 Kawasaki GPX600R

Red Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,574 mi
Last recorded42,574 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPX600R25,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL539 COJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPX600R
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 42,574 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 41,916 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 41,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 40,026 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 39,399 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 38,512 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 38,512 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 38,512 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 37,701 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 37,692 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 36,662 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,677 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,985 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 34,985 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,485 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 34,480 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 33,960 miles

FRONT BRAKE LEVER FOULING FAIRING

Fail 27 May 2014 33,960 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

FRONT BRAKE LEVER FOULING FAIRING

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 May 2013 33,328 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 33,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 32,836 miles

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

Front Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

l/h grip half loose

Pass 31 Jan 2011
Fail 29 Jan 2011 32,320 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 31,939 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 31,166 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 30,906 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPX600R?

Based on 4,142 MOT tests across 734 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 141
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 66
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
Throttle operating incorrectly 38
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L539 COJ is a 1993 Kawasaki GPX600R in Red with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki GPX600R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 25,372 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 GPX600R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L539 COJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPX600R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki GPX600R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L539 COJ registered?

L539 COJ is a 1993 Kawasaki GPX600R, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L539 COJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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