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L915 WSD

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,844 mi
Last recorded25,844 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL915 WSD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 25,844 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 25,799 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 25,787 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 25,787 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking Carb leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected axle castle nut securing split pin missing (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2016 25,702 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 25,575 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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L915 WSD 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 83.3%.

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 L915 WSD, 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 L915 WSD registered?

L915 WSD is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 2 December 1993.

Is L915 WSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L915 WSD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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