MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,929 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
clunking in forks and forks twisted in yokes
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Gpz?
Based on 3,134 MOT tests across 398 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M497 SGM is a 1995 Kawasaki Gpz in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1995 Kawasaki Gpz models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 28,549 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 Gpz fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M497 SGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki Gpz typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 31 years old, this Kawasaki Gpz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of M497 SGM?
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What year was M497 SGM registered?
M497 SGM is a 1995 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 26 June 1995.
Is M497 SGM safe to buy?
The MOT history for M497 SGM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does M497 SGM have outstanding finance?
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