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L861 GJH

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,955 mi
Last recorded16,955 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL861 GJH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,955 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,400 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 13,400 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jun 2007 8,862 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 6,857 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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L861 GJH is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L861 GJH, 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 L861 GJH registered?

L861 GJH is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 4 November 1993.

Is L861 GJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L861 GJH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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