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L213 TVG

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,447 mi
Last recorded41,447 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ50024,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL213 TVG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 41,447 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 41,401 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 40,671 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 40,657 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 39,900 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,475 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 38,469 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,653 miles

Cush drive rubber bushes worn

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside handle bar slightly bent

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear brake caliper requires attention (brake slightly sticking)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front mud guard broken near anchorage point

rear nearside fairing split in 2 places

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 31,733 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,259 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 31,258 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,536 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 29,536 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,555 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 25,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2005 25,112 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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L213 TVG is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L213 TVG, 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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L213 TVG is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 23 May 1994.

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