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M517 ACA

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,438 mi
Last recorded25,438 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 ACA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,438 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,459 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 18,081 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 18,081 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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M517 ACA is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M517 ACA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M517 ACA?

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What year was M517 ACA registered?

M517 ACA is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 23 May 1995.

Is M517 ACA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M517 ACA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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