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L891 LWF

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,386 mi
Last recorded25,386 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL891 LWF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 25,386 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,886 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

slight bind on front brake

Fail 16 Apr 2009 24,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,154 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,018 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 23,018 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 21,600 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 18,114 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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L891 LWF is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L891 LWF, 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 L891 LWF registered?

L891 LWF is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 21 September 1993.

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