MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
no plate light nw
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
no plate light nw
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
front tyre stepped wear pattern
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L28 APA is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 28,719 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 L28 APA, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L28 APA is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 8 July 1994.
Is L28 APA safe to buy?
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