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M79 RRF

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

11,219 mi
Last recorded11,219 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ50027,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 RRF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 11,219 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 11,203 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

unable to check operation of shock absorber due to linkage seizure

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,706 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,676 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 35,676 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,173 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 33,164 miles

Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Rear Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 33,147 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 33,137 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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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M79 RRF is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M79 RRF, 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 M79 RRF registered?

M79 RRF is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 14 March 1995.

Is M79 RRF safe to buy?

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