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L768 UEU

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500

Orange Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,686 mi
Last recorded38,686 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ50024,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL768 UEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 38,686 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 38,407 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 38,340 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 37,853 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,130 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 33,130 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 33,127 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front suspension has slight play causing a knocking

Pass 20 Jul 2013 31,752 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,060 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 30,059 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,884 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,556 miles

front mudguard slightly loose

Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,717 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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L768 UEU is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Orange with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 24,357 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L768 UEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L768 UEU is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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