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M27 KDA

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,248 mi
Last recorded33,248 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 KDA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 33,248 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 31,833 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 31,153 miles

rear brake pad crumbling

Fail 11 Jul 2019 31,153 miles

Fuel hose leaking at fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear brake pad crumbling

Pass 10 Feb 2018 28,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

rear swing arm rusting

Pass 25 Feb 2017 23,780 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 23,780 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 22,742 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 25 Jan 2016 22,742 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jan 2015 18,932 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 13,991 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 10,103 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 9,626 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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M27 KDA is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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 M27 KDA, 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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M27 KDA is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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