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L972 ERN

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,120 mi
Last recorded64,120 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ50036,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL972 ERN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 64,120 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 64,120 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,585 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 63,322 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 63,322 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,807 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,178 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Mar 2018 62,178 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Central Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,780 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 60,780 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 60,494 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,556 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 59,556 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,386 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 58,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,600 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 55,547 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,269 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 55,269 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,353 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 54,353 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Mar 2008 53,785 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,785 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 51,421 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 51,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 46,926 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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L972 ERN is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 36,446 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L972 ERN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L972 ERN registered?

L972 ERN is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 11 November 1993.

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