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L598 MYB

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,660 mi
Last recorded52,660 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL598 MYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,660 miles

Centre Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,433 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front side light not working

Number plate light not working

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Side stand mount has a loose fixing

Fail 30 Jun 2010 50,433 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front side light not working

Number plate light not working

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Side stand mount has a loose fixing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,374 miles

No front side light

Number plate light not working

One rear sidelight not working

Pass 5 Jul 2008 27,084 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 24,722 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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L598 MYB 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 83.3%.

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 L598 MYB, 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 L598 MYB registered?

L598 MYB is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 12 November 1993.

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