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M465 XRE

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,277 mi
Last recorded20,277 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM465 XRE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 20,277 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,221 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 20,206 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 19,912 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 19,912 miles

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 19,773 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 19,773 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 19,491 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 May 2008 19,491 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Engine revs increase when handlebar is moved to full right hand lock position. (tight cable)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Throttle sticking

Pass 10 May 2007 18,395 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 12 May 2006 178,833 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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M465 XRE is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M465 XRE, 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 M465 XRE registered?

M465 XRE is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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