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M130 FMW

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ50027,771 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM130 FMW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight spot evident. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fork inners show evidence of previous damage. seals may have a short service life.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension slightly stiff.

Slight play in sprocket bearing.

Pass 1 Apr 2021 26 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 26 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2014 27,878 miles

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 27,875 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 27,598 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 27,571 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 23,997 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 23,997 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2010 21,085 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 21,058 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 18,888 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,163 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 13,163 miles

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

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

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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M130 FMW is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 27,771 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 M130 FMW, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M130 FMW is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 19 April 1995.

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