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M243 LOB

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

12,302 mi
Last recorded12,302 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ50024,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 LOB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 12,302 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 12,252 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 12,232 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 12,227 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 11,128 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 10,551 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 10,003 miles

Rear nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2016 8,992 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 7,346 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 5,651 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 5,454 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 5,250 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 4,924 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 4,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 4,142 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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M243 LOB is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M243 LOB, 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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M243 LOB is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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