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L187 XHP

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,739 mi
Last recorded41,739 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL187 XHP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 41,739 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 41,702 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,324 miles

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

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

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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L187 XHP is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L187 XHP, 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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What year was L187 XHP registered?

L187 XHP is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 4 May 1994.

Is L187 XHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L187 XHP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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