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M874 GMR

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

27,526 mi
Last recorded27,526 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM874 GMR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 27,526 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 May 2011 25,829 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 May 2011 25,829 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 23,936 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 23,924 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2009 22,076 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 22,076 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 18,594 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 18,594 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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M874 GMR is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 21,695 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 M874 GMR, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M874 GMR registered?

M874 GMR is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is M874 GMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M874 GMR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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