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N219 CKE

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,560 mi
Last recorded69,560 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN219 CKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 69,560 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Exhaust silencer is not attached to the mounting bracket. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 69,526 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,420 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 69,010 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 68,978 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 68,688 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 68,651 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 68,168 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 68,168 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2009 68,372 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 May 2008 68,172 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 66,206 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,016 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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N219 CKE is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N219 CKE, 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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What year was N219 CKE registered?

N219 CKE is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N219 CKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N219 CKE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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