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M139 BGK

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,483 mi
Last recorded31,483 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ50027,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM139 BGK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2012 31,483 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 31,483 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,921 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,177 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 30,164 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2008 18,456 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 18,155 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 6,069 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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M139 BGK is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M139 BGK, 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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What year was M139 BGK registered?

M139 BGK is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 28 January 1995.

Is M139 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M139 BGK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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