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N190 DML

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,453 mi
Last recorded22,453 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN190 DML
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2015 22,453 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 22,453 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 20,827 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,827 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 19,196 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 17,849 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,915 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,564 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,276 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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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N190 DML is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N190 DML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N190 DML registered?

N190 DML is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N190 DML safe to buy?

The MOT history for N190 DML shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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