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M368 GAV

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,516 mi
Last recorded7,516 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ50027,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM368 GAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 7,516 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 7,318 miles

Rear sduspension is noisy when bounced indicating partial seizure?

Fail 19 Oct 2010 7,318 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear sduspension is noisy when bounced indicating partial seizure?

Pass 24 Oct 2009 7,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 6,612 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 6,236 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

front tyre is perishing and worn.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 5,786 miles

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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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M368 GAV is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M368 GAV, 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 M368 GAV registered?

M368 GAV is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 15 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M368 GAV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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