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M989 STO

1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,999 mi
Last recorded45,999 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S28,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM989 STO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 45,999 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,049 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,677 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,435 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 44,435 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,273 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 43,273 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,003 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 38,462 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,953 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,880 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 30,832 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,832 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,662 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 30,624 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2006 30,041 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2006 30,023 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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M989 STO is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 28,719 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 M989 STO, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M989 STO registered?

M989 STO is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 12 November 1994.

Is M989 STO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M989 STO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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