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L614 REV

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,811 mi
Last recorded51,811 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL614 REV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 51,811 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 51,875 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 51,863 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn At shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 51,538 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 50,784 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 50,784 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 48,354 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 48,271 miles

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2015 481,579 miles

Rear brake,slightly binding

Pass 27 Sep 2014 47,978 miles

rear suspension stiff

Pass 28 Sep 2013 47,941 miles

rear suspension stiff

Pass 20 Oct 2012 47,888 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 44,836 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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L614 REV is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 28,719 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L614 REV, 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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L614 REV is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 29 June 1994.

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