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N178 WTA

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,709 mi
Last recorded39,709 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 WTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,709 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 39,709 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,519 miles

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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N178 WTA is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N178 WTA, 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 N178 WTA registered?

N178 WTA is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 22 June 1996.

Is N178 WTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N178 WTA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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