MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
front brake binding slightly
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
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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)
Drive chain sprocket carrier 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)
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
Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?
Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is L490 RYD safe to buy?
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