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L344 JKN

2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,173 mi
Last recorded25,173 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S13,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL344 JKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 25,173 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 25,171 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 23,312 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 23,312 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 20,532 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,268 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 17,902 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,646 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 13,644 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,597 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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L344 JKN is a 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 13,651 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 L344 JKN, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L344 JKN registered?

L344 JKN is a 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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