MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear shock absorber has reduced damping affect
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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)
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)
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
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
slight change in engine speed when steering turned on locked
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
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)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
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.
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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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What year was N126 KVG registered?
N126 KVG is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 June 1996.
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