MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front tyre has cracks in the walls
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
front end has a cracking noise when suspension is bounced
front tyre has hair line cracks in waals of tyre
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
front end has a cracking noise when suspension is bounced
front tyre has hair line cracks in waals of tyre
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
front and rear tyre has cuts in tread
front tyre has hair line cracks in walls
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
front and rear tyre has cuts in tread
front tyre has hair line cracks in walls
front and rear tyre has a cut in them
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
offside front indicator is slightly loose
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
offside front indicator slightly loose
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
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M396 SBA is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 M396 SBA, 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 M396 SBA registered?
M396 SBA is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 23 May 1995.
Is M396 SBA safe to buy?
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