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L479 CJR

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,070 mi
Last recorded39,070 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ50024,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 CJR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,070 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 39,070 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 39,062 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2010 40,328 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 40,328 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,004 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

slight play in rear hub sprocket.

surface corrosion to rear swinging arm efficient at test.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,976 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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L479 CJR is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 24,357 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L479 CJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L479 CJR is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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