MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
rear suspension slightly stiff
Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LK53 HLG is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 15,445 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 LK53 HLG, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LK53 HLG registered?
LK53 HLG is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 5 November 2003.
Is LK53 HLG safe to buy?
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