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M273 SBT

1995 Kawasaki Gpz

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,910 mi
Last recorded17,910 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Gpz28,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM273 SBT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 17,910 miles

(rear cush drive rubbers worn at rear sprocket area)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (rear lower swinging arm corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 17,800 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 17,800 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 17,414 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,127 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,945 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 16,561 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 16,108 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 15,621 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 15,476 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 15,188 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 14,562 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 14,552 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 13,418 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 13,403 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 12,413 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 12,413 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Gpz?

Based on 3,134 MOT tests across 398 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
612
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
398
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 61
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 32
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M273 SBT is a 1995 Kawasaki Gpz in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki Gpz models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 28,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Gpz fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M273 SBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Gpz typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 31 years old, this Kawasaki Gpz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M273 SBT registered?

M273 SBT is a 1995 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 9 June 1995.

Is M273 SBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M273 SBT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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