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L423 PDO

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,700 mi
Last recorded25,700 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL423 PDO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 25,700 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 23,217 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 23,108 miles

Nearside Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 20,474 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 18,157 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing reduced dampimg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 15,692 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 15,688 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 PDO is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L423 PDO, 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 PDO registered?

L423 PDO is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 18 April 1994.

Is L423 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L423 PDO shows 7 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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