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M397 ODA

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,464 mi
Last recorded9,464 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 ODA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2024 9,464 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 9,262 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 8,952 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened linkage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 8,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 7,728 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 7,717 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 7,461 miles

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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M397 ODA is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M397 ODA, 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 M397 ODA registered?

M397 ODA is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 22 February 1995.

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