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L172 OKU

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,061 mi
Last recorded60,061 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 OKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 60,061 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively CUSH DRIVE WORN (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 60,059 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH DOG BONES EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively CUSH DRIVE WORN (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2023 59,802 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 59,741 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 59,634 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 59,350 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 59,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 58,970 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 58,934 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,703 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,508 miles

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,178 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2013 45,478 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 45,478 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,523 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,279 miles

rear tyre on limit

Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,776 miles

Centre Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,421 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 11,421 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 10,000 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?

Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
3,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 403
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 383
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 364
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 318
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 302
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L172 OKU is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L172 OKU, 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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L172 OKU is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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