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L745 KAN

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

934 mi
Last recorded934 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL745 KAN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 934 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 934 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 306 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 6 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,671 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,091 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 39,091 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 37,429 miles

Centre Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,764 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 31,096 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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L745 KAN is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L745 KAN, 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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L745 KAN is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 6 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L745 KAN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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