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M357 FGP

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,147 mi
Last recorded50,147 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ50027,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM357 FGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,147 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 47,944 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 47,944 miles

Central Front Upper Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure fairing bracket nut loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected split pin missing (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,834 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 47,165 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 27 May 2016 47,165 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,910 miles

r/h handlebar slightly bent

Fail 8 Jun 2015 45,910 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

r/h handlebar slightly bent

Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,548 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 41,123 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 39,740 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,521 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,458 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 39,458 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,784 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,037 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,865 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 35,851 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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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M357 FGP is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M357 FGP, 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.

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What year was M357 FGP registered?

M357 FGP is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 18 July 1995.

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