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L95 VNH

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,987 mi
Last recorded47,987 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ50024,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL95 VNH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,987 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2018 47,890 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush Rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 47,888 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush Rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,432 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 46,022 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive Cush drive rubbers. (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 46,018 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted Lower shock nut. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive Cush drive rubbers. (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 45,215 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 44,624 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 43,609 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 43,590 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,615 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 37,998 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,930 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,258 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 25,109 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 20,721 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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L95 VNH is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L95 VNH, 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 L95 VNH registered?

L95 VNH is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 7 May 1994.

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