MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,309 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding due to brake pad fitted incorrectly (1.2.1 (f))
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)
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)
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?
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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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