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M53 YUG

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,732 mi
Last recorded39,732 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 YUG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 39,732 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,606 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 39,601 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose bearing has excessive play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

cush drive worn

Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,173 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 40,976 miles

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

Rear brake results only just met

Rear tyre has uneven wear & cracking between the tread

Fail 25 Aug 2016 40,976 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear brake results only just met

Rear tyre has uneven wear & cracking between the tread

Fail 4 Oct 2014 40,651 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 40,651 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 33,561 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 32,701 miles

chain dry and slack

exhaust has slight leak towards front

handle bars slightly misaligned

rear disc has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2010 31,663 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 31,663 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,024 miles

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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M53 YUG is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M53 YUG, 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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M53 YUG is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 10 May 1995.

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