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L683 MVX

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,991 mi
Last recorded52,991 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL683 MVX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 52,991 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 52,986 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 52,616 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 52,616 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 48,941 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,941 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 42,347 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2010 42,345 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 26 May 2009 35,669 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 35,669 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2008 31,238 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2007 27,484 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 27,481 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 24,961 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 24,956 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 5 May 2006 24,929 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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L683 MVX is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L683 MVX, 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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L683 MVX is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 13 January 1994.

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