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M227 MPA

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,550 mi
Last recorded41,550 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM227 MPA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 41,550 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 41,544 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 41,493 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 41,245 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 40,873 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 40,267 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,775 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 38,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,795 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 34,806 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,864 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,764 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Handlebars possibly deformed

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 30,763 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Handlebars possibly deformed

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,926 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,358 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 26,356 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 May 2011 24,328 miles

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

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

rear monoshock lower coated in oil. damping works ok.possibly covered in lube from chain but may be leaking.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,003 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 20,233 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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M227 MPA is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M227 MPA, 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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M227 MPA is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 25 March 1995.

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