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L889 KNH

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,593 mi
Last recorded25,593 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL889 KNH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 May 2011 25,593 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2011 25,593 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 24,684 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 22,621 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 22,621 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 22,261 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 21,654 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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L889 KNH is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L889 KNH, 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 L889 KNH registered?

L889 KNH is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L889 KNH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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