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L733 NGX

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,560 mi
Last recorded68,560 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL733 NGX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2013 68,560 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 68,560 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 24 May 2013 68,560 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,090 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 67,090 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 620,369 miles

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 620,369 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,640 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 59,282 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 58,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 57,027 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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L733 NGX is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L733 NGX, 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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L733 NGX is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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