MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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.
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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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