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M194 GEW

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,157 mi
Last recorded16,157 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM194 GEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 16,157 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 May 2012 15,775 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 15,484 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 15,484 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 14,935 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 14,295 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 13,796 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 13,369 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 12,374 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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M194 GEW is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M194 GEW, 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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What year was M194 GEW registered?

M194 GEW is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 20 April 1995.

Is M194 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M194 GEW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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