MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,983 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Horn control defective (1.7.2a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
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M489 XAS is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 M489 XAS, 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 M489 XAS registered?
M489 XAS is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 19 May 1995.
Is M489 XAS safe to buy?
The MOT history for M489 XAS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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