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M950 STM

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,629 mi
Last recorded45,629 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ50027,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM950 STM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 45,629 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 45,629 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 45,086 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 44,711 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 44,479 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 44,328 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 43,551 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,913 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,151 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 41,276 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,783 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,675 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,158 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,844 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,000 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,808 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,677 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,148 miles

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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M950 STM is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M950 STM, 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 M950 STM registered?

M950 STM is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 16 January 1995.

Is M950 STM safe to buy?

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