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L228 CFJ

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,304 mi
Last recorded15,304 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 CFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 15,304 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 15,169 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 15,045 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 14,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2021 14,884 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 14,884 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 14,833 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 14,777 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 14,777 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 14,746 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 14,608 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 14,474 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,409 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 14,409 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,311 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 14,311 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,204 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 14,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2011 14,090 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 14,030 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 13,906 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,624 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 13,624 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2007 13,515 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 13,515 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 12,653 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 12,276 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 12,256 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(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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L228 CFJ is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L228 CFJ, 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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L228 CFJ is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 25 January 1994.

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