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L740 CDD

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,892 mi
Last recorded57,892 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL740 CDD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,892 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jul 2016 57,862 miles

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.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 51,746 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,515 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 51,510 miles

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)

Fail 3 May 2012 51,496 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,074 miles

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 50,066 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,498 miles

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

rear suspention slightly stiff

Fail 23 Apr 2010 46,494 miles

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.

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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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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