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M146 SSX

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,841 mi
Last recorded26,841 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM146 SSX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 26,841 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 23,807 miles

Brake foot pedal bent

Brake lever bent

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

Pass 14 May 2010 23,221 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 May 2010 23,205 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front fender not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,854 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 18,492 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?

Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
3,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 403
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 383
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 364
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 318
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 302
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M146 SSX is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 23,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 403 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M146 SSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500S typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 31 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M146 SSX is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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