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L28 MSO

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,304 mi
Last recorded41,304 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 MSO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2018 41,304 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2015 40,536 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 39,758 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,124 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,418 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 38,057 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,812 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 37,808 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,555 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 30,597 miles

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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L28 MSO 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 90%.

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 L28 MSO, 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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L28 MSO is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 15 March 1994.

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