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N120 KVG

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,294 mi
Last recorded17,294 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 KVG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 17,294 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 17,265 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,237 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,214 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,008 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,652 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 16,652 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,947 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 15,947 miles

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

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 15,581 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 14,461 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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N120 KVG is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N120 KVG, 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.

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What year was N120 KVG registered?

N120 KVG is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 25 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N120 KVG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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