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L571 DOD

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

40,902 mi
Last recorded40,902 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL571 DOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 40,902 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 40,902 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 32,942 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2015 32,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 2 May 2015 32,500 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,348 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 30,348 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,098 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 25,098 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,736 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 23,736 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,534 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 22,534 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,361 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,743 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 20,743 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 20,110 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 19,100 miles

Front 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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L571 DOD 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 61.1%.

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 L571 DOD, 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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L571 DOD is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 19 February 1994.

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