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M494 NVM

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,389 mi
Last recorded22,389 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 NVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2023 22,389 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 21,306 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 19,895 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 17,846 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 11,466 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 5,561 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 43 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 May 2011

rear seat legs welding suspect cannot inspect due to sealer covering welds

Pass 12 Feb 2010
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,096 miles

rear shock has restricted movement

rear tyre on wear limit

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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M494 NVM is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M494 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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What year was M494 NVM registered?

M494 NVM is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 12 June 1995.

Is M494 NVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M494 NVM shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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