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L423 LSS

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,662 mi
Last recorded34,662 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL423 LSS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 34,662 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm (6.1.1a)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 32,926 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,800 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 28,800 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 24,681 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 24,679 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,609 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 18,688 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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L423 LSS is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L423 LSS, 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 L423 LSS registered?

L423 LSS is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L423 LSS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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