MOT Status
ValidMileage
15,304 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear tyre perished
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
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))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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))
Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was L228 CFJ registered?
L228 CFJ is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 25 January 1994.
Is L228 CFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for L228 CFJ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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