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M780 WYA

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,436 mi
Last recorded37,436 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM780 WYA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 37,436 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 34,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 32,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 32,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 31,843 miles

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 30,469 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 29,359 miles

front brake slightly stiff in operation

Pass 31 May 2016 27,913 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,427 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,939 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 25,918 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 24,324 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 24,324 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 May 2008 23,038 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 22,124 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 22,109 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 21,162 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2006 21,147 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2005 21,145 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

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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M780 WYA is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 M780 WYA, 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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M780 WYA is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 13 May 1995.

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