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M276 FGC

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,966 mi
Last recorded53,966 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ50027,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM276 FGC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 53,966 miles

Fuel tank has been welded and showing signs of fatigue.

Rear brake lever needs excessive pressure to lock out.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 53,381 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 53,381 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 52,535 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 51,620 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 48,031 miles

as per original vt32

Fail 18 Jul 2007 48,000 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 47,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 19 May 2006 45,738 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 45,730 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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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M276 FGC is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 M276 FGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M276 FGC registered?

M276 FGC is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 5 June 1995.

Is M276 FGC safe to buy?

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