Kawasaki GPZ 500 S

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 500 cc

L27 SSBMOT history

L27 SSB is a red petrol Kawasaki GPZ 500 S first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 34,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
34,150 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 SSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
GPZ 500 S
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 SSB was last recorded at 34,150 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,109 miles · 17 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,150 miles
  • 2025 – 33,137 miles
  • 2024 – 32,745 miles
  • 2023 – 31,539 miles
  • 2022 – 31,318 miles
  • 2019 – 30,856 miles
  • 2018 – 28,756 miles
  • 2012 – 28,576 miles
  • 2011 – 27,110 miles
  • 2010 – 27,029 miles
  • 2009 – 26,700 miles
  • 2008 – 26,692 miles
  • 2007 – 26,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,150 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,150 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    34,150 miles
    Test number
    653492900774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail34,109 miles (+972)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,109 miles
    Test number
    960661429821
    • MajorRear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass33,137 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    33,137 miles
    Test number
    154995486087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,745 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    32,745 miles
    Test number
    659034155893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail32,729 miles (+1,190)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,729 miles
    Test number
    362464102457
    • MajorSteering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  6. Pass31,539 miles (+221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    31,539 miles
    Test number
    146568558749
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySide stand spring weak in operation

  7. Pass31,318 miles (+462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    31,318 miles
    Test number
    789819286448
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass30,856 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,856 miles
    Test number
    800412804236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,756 miles (+180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    28,756 miles
    Test number
    385376782502
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass28,576 miles (+1,466)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,576 miles
    Test number
    167753502132
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  11. Pass27,110 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,110 miles
    Test number
    186766741264
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  12. Pass27,029 miles (+329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,029 miles
    Test number
    303531790173
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  13. Pass26,700 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,700 miles
    Test number
    311599199148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,692 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,692 miles
    Test number
    261041838119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,658 miles
    Test number
    744953207159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    100505486034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 SSB

Does L27 SSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 SSB is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 SSB?
The MOT on L27 SSB is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 SSB done?
L27 SSB was recorded at 34,150 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 385 miles a year.
Has L27 SSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 SSB has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 SSB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L27 SSB find?
L27 SSB passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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