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L546 FWN

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,524 mi
Last recorded11,524 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL546 FWN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,524 miles

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

clutch lever bracket broken

Fail 13 Sep 2012 11,524 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

clutch lever bracket broken

Pass 17 Nov 2010 10,013 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 9,904 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 9,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2008 7,405 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 5,807 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 5,291 miles

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

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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L546 FWN is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L546 FWN, 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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L546 FWN is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 13 April 1994.

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