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K918 NML

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Other 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,022 mi
Last recorded1,022 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK918 NML
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 1,022 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 142 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 27,674 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 27,659 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 27,636 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 13,424 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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K918 NML is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 500cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 24,446 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 K918 NML, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K918 NML registered?

K918 NML is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is K918 NML safe to buy?

The MOT history for K918 NML shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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