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L964 XLD

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,796 mi
Last recorded62,796 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ50024,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL964 XLD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 62,796 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 62,768 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,648 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 62,648 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,516 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 62,476 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 62,166 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 60,603 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 57,131 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 52,872 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Non obligatory rear lamp inoperative

Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,082 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 47,947 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,442 miles

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

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

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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L964 XLD is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L964 XLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L964 XLD registered?

L964 XLD is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 11 June 1994.

Is L964 XLD safe to buy?

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