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N173 XSO

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,536 mi
Last recorded18,536 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 XSO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2016 18,536 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 18,427 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 17,433 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 16,211 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 15,653 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,207 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 14,855 miles

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

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

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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N173 XSO is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N173 XSO, 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 N173 XSO registered?

N173 XSO is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N173 XSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N173 XSO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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