MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain some links siezed
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain some links siezed
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Centre Front Upper Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)
Offside Front Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
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L971 LTF is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 L971 LTF, 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 L971 LTF registered?
L971 LTF is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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