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M181 XHC

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,251 mi
Last recorded21,251 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ50027,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM181 XHC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 21,251 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 21,227 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 21,227 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 20,753 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 20,635 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 20,554 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,307 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 19,522 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 18,844 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 18,129 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,543 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 16,739 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,827 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

exhaust condition

Fail 8 Oct 2008 14,827 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 14,421 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

swing arm rusted

Pass 28 Oct 2006 13,662 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

screw in rear tyre

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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M181 XHC is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M181 XHC, 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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M181 XHC is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 5 July 1995.

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