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M473 MRP

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,686 mi
Last recorded26,686 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM473 MRP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,686 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,427 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 21,427 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 16,715 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 16,715 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 16,485 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 15,784 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 15,784 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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M473 MRP is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M473 MRP, 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 M473 MRP registered?

M473 MRP is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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