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M162 MYK

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,900 mi
Last recorded70,900 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 MYK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 70,900 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 70,900 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 68,299 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2008 68,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 64,708 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 May 2007 64,677 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,939 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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M162 MYK is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M162 MYK, 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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M162 MYK is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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