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N105 KFC

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,577 mi
Last recorded29,577 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN105 KFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 29,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 May 2022 29,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 29,209 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 29,209 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 27,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 27,910 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 26,336 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,732 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 25,721 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,608 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 24,458 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,096 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 21,613 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 May 2011 21,613 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 19,944 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 19,944 miles

Drive belt worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive belt sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,113 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 18,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 13,126 miles

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

Front tyre perishing

Front tyre uneven wear

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2006 11,046 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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N105 KFC is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N105 KFC, 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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N105 KFC is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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