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M343 SKL

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,281 mi
Last recorded39,281 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM343 SKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 39,281 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 37,591 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 37,913 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,017 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 37,012 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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M343 SKL is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M343 SKL, 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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What year was M343 SKL registered?

M343 SKL is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 10 March 1995.

Is M343 SKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M343 SKL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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