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L731 VSW

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,543 mi
Last recorded28,543 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL731 VSW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 28,543 miles

both handlebars slightly bent

Fail 10 Jan 2018 28,543 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

both handlebars slightly bent

Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,122 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 27,121 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

clutch lever shortened

Pass 21 May 2006 25,551 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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L731 VSW is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L731 VSW, 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 L731 VSW registered?

L731 VSW is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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