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N126 KVG

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,013 mi
Last recorded58,013 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 KVG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,013 miles

Rear shock absorber has reduced damping affect

Fail 3 Mar 2020 58,009 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 57,445 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 57,445 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 56,034 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 56,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 52,992 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2015 50,021 miles

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

slight change in engine speed when steering turned on locked

Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,772 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,622 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 41,310 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,552 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 37,752 miles

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

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 33,688 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 May 2006 33,674 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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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N126 KVG is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N126 KVG, 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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N126 KVG is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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