MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,992 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
advise rear number plate is slightly deteriated
advise rear tyre is worn in the middle of the tread patten
advise side stand spring weak, advise to replace spring a.s.a.p.
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
advise rear number plate is slightly deteriated
advise rear tyre is worn in the middle of the tread patten
advise side stand spring weak, advise to replace spring a.s.a.p.
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
chain guard is missing!
rear tyre is starting to perish on the side wall.
Chainguard missing.
Rear suspension stiff.
Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
headstock bearing slightly rough
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N148 COM is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 N148 COM, 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 N148 COM registered?
N148 COM is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 6 July 1996.
Is N148 COM safe to buy?
The MOT history for N148 COM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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