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M39 XCR

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,417 mi
Last recorded18,417 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ50024,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM39 XCR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 18,417 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 16,373 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 16,355 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 110/70-17 (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 130/70-17 (4.1.3(ii))

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 14,768 miles

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

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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M39 XCR is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 24,357 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M39 XCR, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M39 XCR is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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