MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Numberplate Light Not Working
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L494 FKJ is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
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 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 L494 FKJ, 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 L494 FKJ registered?
L494 FKJ is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 March 1994.
Is L494 FKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for L494 FKJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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