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L479 LTW

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,634 mi
Last recorded50,634 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 LTW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,634 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Centre Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 50,603 miles

Centre Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Centre Front Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Centre Rear Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 43,048 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 May 2007 39,898 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 39,518 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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L479 LTW is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L479 LTW, 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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L479 LTW is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 11 April 1994.

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