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M499 SGM

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,495 mi
Last recorded78,495 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ50027,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM499 SGM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 78,495 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 77,514 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,008 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 76,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,102 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 75,675 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 74,643 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 73,432 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 71,853 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 70,106 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 67,939 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 65,961 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,926 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 62,737 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,511 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,114 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 57,819 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 54,945 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 54,940 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 52,031 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 52,008 miles

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 48,055 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 44,820 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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M499 SGM is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 27,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M499 SGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M499 SGM registered?

M499 SGM is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M499 SGM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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