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M650 VMD

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,023 mi
Last recorded36,023 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ50027,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM650 VMD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 36,023 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 36,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 35,762 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 35,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,878 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 31,877 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 27,351 miles

rear cush drive rubbers

Fail 3 May 2014 27,351 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

not done brake test due to bad front brake bind

Pass 11 May 2013 24,589 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 24,533 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

tyres and discs

Pass 14 May 2012 22,477 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 22,477 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 18,218 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 17,868 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,661 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 14,324 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 14,294 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 14,036 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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M650 VMD is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M650 VMD, 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.

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M650 VMD is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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