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L93 LAB

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,845 mi
Last recorded50,845 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL93 LAB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 50,845 miles

Rear top box insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2022 42,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front fairing damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2021 38,762 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre perishing

Fail 19 Jun 2021 38,762 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2019 38,679 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 29,327 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 26,833 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 25,266 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 23,083 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 22,913 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 22,893 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,282 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 20,546 miles

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

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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L93 LAB is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 21,695 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 L93 LAB, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L93 LAB is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L93 LAB safe to buy?

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