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L133 FNE

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,875 mi
Last recorded22,875 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ50024,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL133 FNE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 22,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 22,688 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 22,673 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 22,673 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2011 20,468 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,993 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 15,503 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2008 9,399 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 6,660 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 3,633 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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L133 FNE is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L133 FNE, 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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What year was L133 FNE registered?

L133 FNE is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 3 May 1994.

Is L133 FNE safe to buy?

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