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L28 APA

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,777 mi
Last recorded53,777 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 APA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 53,777 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 53,766 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,465 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no plate light nw

Fail 21 Oct 2013 53,465 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no plate light nw

Fail 28 Sep 2013 53,427 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre stepped wear pattern

Pass 10 Oct 2012 51,975 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,459 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 49,483 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 49,472 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 49,258 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 49,121 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 48,992 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 48,777 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 48,762 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 48,362 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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L28 APA is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L28 APA, 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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L28 APA is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 8 July 1994.

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