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M424 XDY

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,539 mi
Last recorded16,539 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM424 XDY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 16,539 miles

Rear Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 16,539 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly stays on ( right lock) (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

speedo cable insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,083 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 13,076 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 12,643 miles

Nail in front tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 12,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2012 12,508 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 12,482 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 11,832 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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M424 XDY is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M424 XDY, 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 M424 XDY registered?

M424 XDY is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M424 XDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M424 XDY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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