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L715 FOD

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,802 mi
Last recorded18,802 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL715 FOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 May 2015 18,802 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))

rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 May 2014 18,075 miles

rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 May 2013 16,022 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 15,404 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 13,901 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 13,885 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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L715 FOD is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L715 FOD, 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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What year was L715 FOD registered?

L715 FOD is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L715 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L715 FOD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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