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L798 SHW

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,309 mi
Last recorded24,309 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL798 SHW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 24,309 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly Stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp switch slightly loose (4.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 24,309 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly Stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp switch slightly loose (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 23,775 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Stiff Steering (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 23,764 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Stiff Steering (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 23,592 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 23,592 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding due to brake pad fitted incorrectly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2011 23,287 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 20 May 2010 23,284 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 22,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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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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L798 SHW is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L798 SHW, 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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L798 SHW is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 16 September 1993.

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