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L632 UMR

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,832 mi
Last recorded49,832 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL632 UMR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2007 49,832 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

rear mono shock & linkage rusty & corroded!

rear swinging arm rusty-corroded!

Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,832 miles

rear mono shock & linkage rusty & corroded!

rear swinging arm rusty-corroded!

Pass 21 Jun 2006 49,211 miles

rear mono shock & linkage corroded!

swinging arm corroded!

Fail 21 Jun 2006 49,211 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

rear mono shock & linkage corroded!

swinging arm corroded!

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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L632 UMR is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L632 UMR, 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 L632 UMR registered?

L632 UMR is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 3 August 1993.

Is L632 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L632 UMR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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