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L853 CHG

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,864 mi
Last recorded42,864 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL853 CHG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 42,864 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 30,520 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,520 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,249 miles

Front tyre slightly undersized. (90/90fitted,should be 100/90.)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 25,113 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,324 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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L853 CHG 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 66.7%.

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 L853 CHG, 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 L853 CHG registered?

L853 CHG is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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