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N123 AOJ

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,437 mi
Last recorded15,437 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 AOJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 15,437 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 13,342 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 May 2009 13,290 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 10,218 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 10,213 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,895 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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N123 AOJ is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N123 AOJ, 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 N123 AOJ registered?

N123 AOJ is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N123 AOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 AOJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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