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M286 YRE

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

34,157 mi
Last recorded34,157 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 YRE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2010 34,157 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,373 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 33,371 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 33,316 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 33,314 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 29,642 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 29,625 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 29,607 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 28,859 miles

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

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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M286 YRE is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M286 YRE, 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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M286 YRE is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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