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L611 ERJ

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,985 mi
Last recorded32,985 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL611 ERJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 32,985 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 32,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 32,752 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 31,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 30,141 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 29,681 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 29,681 miles

Fuel cap ineffective no key (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2016 28,569 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,165 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified Swing arm (6.1.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 26,165 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified Swing arm (6.1.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 24,632 miles

Front brake caliper seals falling out.

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pad retaining plate missing from front brake caliper.

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 24,632 miles

Front brake caliper seals falling out.

Pad retaining plate missing from front brake caliper.

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 24,114 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 23,700 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2011 23,700 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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L611 ERJ 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 73.3%.

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 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 L611 ERJ, 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 L611 ERJ registered?

L611 ERJ is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 23 November 1993.

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