MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M389 LBC is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 M389 LBC, 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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What year was M389 LBC registered?
M389 LBC is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 21 April 1995.
Is M389 LBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for M389 LBC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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