CarVerify

Free Car Check

N125 EWG

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,495 mi
Last recorded61,495 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 EWG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 61,495 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 61,494 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 59,173 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,214 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 50,049 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,649 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 45,633 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 45,625 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,852 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 40,852 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 39,366 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 35,726 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,969 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 30,293 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 30,290 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,837 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
Full Kawasaki GPZ500S reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N125 EWG is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N125 EWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N125 EWG?

You can check the full history of N125 EWG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N125 EWG registered?

N125 EWG is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N125 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N125 EWG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N125 EWG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N125 EWG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.