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M688 USP

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,272 mi
Last recorded18,272 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 USP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,272 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 16,882 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 16,528 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

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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M688 USP is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M688 USP, 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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What year was M688 USP registered?

M688 USP is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 11 July 1995.

Is M688 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M688 USP shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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