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M146 ENL

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,193 mi
Last recorded16,193 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ50024,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM146 ENL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 16,193 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 14,326 miles

after market exhausts fitted, noise level fine

Fail 10 Sep 2018 14,324 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cush drive rubbers slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 13,657 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 13,657 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,593 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 13,593 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp incorrect colour Blue (1.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 13,019 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 11,707 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 9,008 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 5,008 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 4,960 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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M146 ENL is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M146 ENL, 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 M146 ENL registered?

M146 ENL is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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