MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Fuel system component leaking carb slightly leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M229 LAT is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 23,912 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 M229 LAT, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M229 LAT is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 13 April 1995.
Is M229 LAT safe to buy?
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