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M501 SGM

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,694 mi
Last recorded24,694 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM501 SGM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 24,694 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 24,677 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread cracking on side wall

Pass 1 Jun 2023 24,664 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 24,565 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 24,214 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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M501 SGM is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M501 SGM, 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 M501 SGM registered?

M501 SGM is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is M501 SGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M501 SGM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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