MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,104 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp masks/converters fitted
chain oil on rear tyre
f/brake slightly spongy
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
front brake spongy
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
front brake spongy
oil on front tyre
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
front brake slightly spongy
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N229 HTR is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 N229 HTR, 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 N229 HTR registered?
N229 HTR is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N229 HTR safe to buy?
The MOT history for N229 HTR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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