Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 498 cc

R593 ALAMOT history

R593 ALA is a red petrol Kawasaki GPZ500S first used on 28 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 37,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
37,236 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R593 ALA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
GPZ500S
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R593 ALA was last recorded at 37,236 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2017: 12,495 miles, lower than 31,642 miles on 13 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
37,139 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,236 miles
  • 2025 – 37,139 miles
  • 2024 – 37,070 miles
  • 2023 – 36,956 miles
  • 2022 – 36,788 miles
  • 2021 – 36,383 miles
  • 2020 – 35,939 miles
  • 2019 – 34,816 miles
  • 2018 – 33,029 miles
  • 2017 – 12,495 miles
  • 2016 – 31,642 miles
  • 2011 – 31,015 miles
  • 2010 – 30,497 miles
  • 2009 – 29,096 miles
  • 2008 – 25,091 miles
  • 2007 – 23,963 miles
  • 2006 – 23,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,236 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,236 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    37,236 miles
    Test number
    793187203419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,139 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    37,139 miles
    Test number
    640665303926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,070 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    37,070 miles
    Test number
    808996786689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,956 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    36,956 miles
    Test number
    306083555090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,788 miles (+405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    36,788 miles
    Test number
    138837426217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass36,383 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    36,383 miles
    Test number
    618509593763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,939 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,939 miles
    Test number
    503809810475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,816 miles (+1,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,816 miles
    Test number
    972138294067
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass33,029 miles (+20,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,029 miles
    Test number
    122699933316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass12,495 miles (-19,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    12,495 miles
    Test number
    352072981045
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass31,642 miles (+627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,642 miles
    Test number
    213549581767
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit brake pads low (3.2.A1f(i))

  12. Pass31,015 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,015 miles
    Test number
    755581591280
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  13. Fail30,991 miles (+494)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,991 miles
    Test number
    647130091254
    • FailureFront Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  14. Pass30,497 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,497 miles
    Test number
    754331290220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,096 miles
    Test number
    532783199238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,096 miles (+4,005)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,096 miles
    Test number
    734972299244
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  17. Pass25,091 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,091 miles
    Test number
    434364408343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,825 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,825 miles
    Test number
    270889458144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,963 miles (+862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,963 miles
    Test number
    460099047195
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  20. Pass23,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,101 miles
    Test number
    224514756420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R593 ALA

Does R593 ALA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R593 ALA is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R593 ALA?
The MOT on R593 ALA is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R593 ALA done?
R593 ALA was recorded at 37,236 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 699 miles a year.
Has R593 ALA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R593 ALA has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2011.
Has the mileage on R593 ALA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R593 ALA find?
R593 ALA passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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