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L598 FEF

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

12,493 mi
Last recorded12,493 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL598 FEF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 12,493 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 12,415 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 12,387 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 12,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 11,954 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 11,954 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 11,900 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 11,882 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 11,854 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 11,831 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 11,770 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 11,759 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 11,693 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 11,520 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 11,488 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Jul 2008 11,377 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 11,377 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,222 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 10,825 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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L598 FEF is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L598 FEF, 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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L598 FEF is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 16 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L598 FEF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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