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L74 WLO

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,674 mi
Last recorded41,674 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL74 WLO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 41,674 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 47,780 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,184 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 45,710 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,151 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 45,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 43,884 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 43,027 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 35,317 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 30,502 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,147 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 23,153 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 23,153 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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L74 WLO is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L74 WLO, 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 L74 WLO registered?

L74 WLO is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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