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M471 NVM

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,194 mi
Last recorded22,194 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM471 NVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 22,194 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Suspension linkage arm bush (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 8 May 2018 21,168 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 21,164 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Rivet link separating (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Oil on lower fork (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 19,818 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 16,672 miles

Front tyre slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 13,361 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 13,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 13,010 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 12,221 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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M471 NVM is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 499cc 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 M471 NVM, 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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M471 NVM is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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