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M143 TJL

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,857 mi
Last recorded27,857 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ50027,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 TJL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 27,857 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 26,912 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 26,910 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,797 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 25,794 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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M143 TJL is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M143 TJL, 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 M143 TJL registered?

M143 TJL is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 2 May 1995.

Is M143 TJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M143 TJL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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