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M279 SBT

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,160 mi
Last recorded6,160 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ50027,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 SBT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 6,160 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 5,863 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 5,863 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2013 5,559 miles

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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M279 SBT is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M279 SBT, 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 M279 SBT registered?

M279 SBT is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M279 SBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M279 SBT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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