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N196 GSG

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,225 mi
Last recorded19,225 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 GSG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 19,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 19,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 17,883 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 17,150 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,331 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 16,331 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jul 2015 16,269 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 15,509 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 15,435 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 14,723 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 14,723 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 14,261 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 14,261 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 12,566 miles

FRONT BRAKE BINDING

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING ALMOST TOO EXCESS

Pass 25 Mar 2008 8,958 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 7,398 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 4,637 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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N196 GSG is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S 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 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 N196 GSG, 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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N196 GSG is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 11 July 1996.

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