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L490 RYD

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,231 mi
Last recorded36,231 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ50024,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL490 RYD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 36,231 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing-arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 36,231 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing-arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 36,195 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2017 36,195 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2016 36,106 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 36,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 35,765 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 33,797 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))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,460 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 28,114 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,725 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear suspnsion stiff

Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,166 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 23,388 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 23,388 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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L490 RYD is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L490 RYD, 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 L490 RYD registered?

L490 RYD is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L490 RYD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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