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M587 SYD

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,601 mi
Last recorded30,601 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ50024,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM587 SYD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 30,601 miles

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

Front Tyre has light surface cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2016 30,537 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front Tyre has light surface cracking

Pass 20 May 2015 23,030 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 19,164 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

exhaust joint loose and leaking

Fail 16 May 2014 19,164 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

exhaust joint loose and leaking

Pass 21 May 2013 17,694 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 17,458 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 May 2012 17,458 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2011 16,887 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 16,887 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 May 2010 15,736 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 13,657 miles

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

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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M587 SYD is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 24,357 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M587 SYD, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M587 SYD registered?

M587 SYD is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M587 SYD safe to buy?

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