MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Motorcycle structure slightly damaged Front mudguard cracked. (6.1.1a)
Number plate illumination not working.
Rear suspension bush has slight free play Lower shock linkage. (2.4.A2a(i))
Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil r/h and l/h (2.3.3)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess Sprocket carrier bearing collapsed. (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Motorcycle structure slightly damaged Front mudguard cracked. (6.1.1a)
Number plate illumination not working.
Rear brake adjuster locknut loose.
Rear suspension bush has slight free play Lower shock linkage. (2.4.A2a(i))
r/h bar grip torn.
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
chain dry
rear brake caliper sliders worn
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
chain dry
rear brake caliper sliders worn
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
rear suspention slightly stiff
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
rear suspention slightly stiff
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L740 CDD is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L740 CDD, 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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L740 CDD is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 17 May 1994.
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