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N152 CHC

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,388 mi
Last recorded22,388 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 CHC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 22,388 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2019 22,385 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2018 20,669 miles

Rear shock absorber slightly reduced damping

Pass 17 Feb 2017 19,346 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 17,864 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 17,864 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 17,855 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2014 17,855 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 17,535 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,205 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 17,205 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,785 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,198 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2009 16,198 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2008 15,464 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 13,976 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 12,828 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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N152 CHC is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 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 GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 24,446 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N152 CHC, 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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N152 CHC is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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