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M396 SBA

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,969 mi
Last recorded33,969 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 SBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 33,969 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2013 32,107 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2012 30,534 miles

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

front tyre has cracks in the walls

Pass 27 May 2011 28,832 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 28,832 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 27,074 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 27,074 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 26,171 miles

front and rear tyre has a cut in them

Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,001 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

offside front indicator is slightly loose

Pass 14 Apr 2007 23,122 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,166 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 21,109 miles

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?

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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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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M396 SBA is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 23 May 1995.

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