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F334 TLX

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,381 mi
Last recorded52,381 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF334 TLX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 52,381 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 52,076 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 52,016 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 52,010 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 51,426 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 51,423 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 50,655 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,082 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 50,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 49,441 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,600 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,669 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 37,918 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)

throttle holding on on right hand lock

Fail 7 May 2013 37,914 miles

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 May 2013 37,909 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,695 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 36,695 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,121 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 36,121 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 35,881 miles

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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F334 TLX is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 24,406 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 F334 TLX, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F334 TLX is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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