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M403 XPU

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,624 mi
Last recorded64,624 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ50027,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM403 XPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,624 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,358 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 15 Sep 2014 19,440 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 19,440 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 16,121 miles

front tyre has slight sidewall cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2013 16,116 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre has slight sidewall cracking

Pass 30 May 2012 15,115 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,349 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2010 14,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2010 14,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,264 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 14,264 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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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M403 XPU is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M403 XPU, 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 M403 XPU registered?

M403 XPU is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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