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L223 HHV

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,806 mi
Last recorded31,806 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 HHV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 31,806 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 31,804 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 31,796 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 27,558 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 23,328 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 23,288 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 22,937 miles

headrace condition

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Aug 2014 20,793 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain condition

Pass 19 Oct 2013 20,349 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,427 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

l/h handlebar slightly loose

Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,860 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 16,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 16,785 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 16,654 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 16,604 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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L223 HHV is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L223 HHV, 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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L223 HHV is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 7 March 1994.

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