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M893 APO

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,904 mi
Last recorded34,904 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ50027,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM893 APO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 34,904 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 31,129 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 31,112 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 30,846 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 30,538 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 29,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 29,920 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 29,306 miles

Brake lines have anodised fittings which are not designed for road use.

Pass 18 Mar 2017 28,595 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 27,937 miles

Brake hoses have anodised fittings

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 27,481 miles

Anodised brake fittings on front brake hose

Pass 9 Apr 2014 26,818 miles

Anodised brake fittings used

Fail 29 Mar 2014 26,815 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Anodised brake fittings used

Pass 23 Mar 2013 26,311 miles

Anodized brake fittings front and rear which are not recommended for road use

Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,746 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,726 miles

anodized banjo fittings used on brake pipes. Not recommended for road use

rear tyre pressure very low

Fail 10 Mar 2009 25,707 miles

Rear Braking system does not have an approriate system/s fitted according to its age (3.1.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

anodized banjo fittings used on brake pipes. Not recommended for road use

rear tyre pressure very low

Fail 4 Feb 2009 25,597 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

anodised brak pipes fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2008 24,640 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,207 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,993 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M893 APO is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M893 APO, 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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What year was M893 APO registered?

M893 APO is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M893 APO safe to buy?

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