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L492 UFL

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,003 mi
Last recorded19,003 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 UFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2017 19,003 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

front brake slight bind

Pass 8 May 2013 18,555 miles

FRONT BRAKE BINDING BORDERLINE

Pass 18 May 2012 17,897 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 17,582 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 16,732 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 15,990 miles

Headlamp aim borderline low

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 15,627 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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L492 UFL is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L492 UFL, 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 L492 UFL registered?

L492 UFL is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L492 UFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L492 UFL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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