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L21 BBJ

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,552 mi
Last recorded55,552 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 BBJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,552 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 55,293 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

lh clip on bent

Pass 2 Oct 2010 52,016 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear brake pivot worn

Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,704 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear suspension linkage needs lubricating

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,447 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 49,429 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 41,339 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

cush drive needs replacing soon

Fail 8 Sep 2007 47,319 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 46,225 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 46,225 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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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L21 BBJ is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L21 BBJ, 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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L21 BBJ is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 8 July 1994.

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