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M438 DLY

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,780 mi
Last recorded42,780 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 DLY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,780 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 42,770 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,389 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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M438 DLY is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M438 DLY, 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 M438 DLY registered?

M438 DLY is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M438 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M438 DLY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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