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M368 CBP

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,233 mi
Last recorded53,233 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM368 CBP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,233 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 53,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

front mudguard loose

Pass 11 May 2011 45,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,166 miles

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

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 44,166 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,939 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,301 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,295 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 25,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,589 miles

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

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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M368 CBP is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M368 CBP, 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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M368 CBP is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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