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N235 AOJ

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,548 mi
Last recorded34,548 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 AOJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 34,548 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower suspension linkage has some play in the centre pin/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 33,537 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension lower linkage has play in it due to a worn bearing and or pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 33,531 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension lower linkage has play in it due to a worn bearing and or pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 29,788 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear suspension lower linkage has play in the lower central bush/bearing but is not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc has some light pitting from corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 27,683 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 26,393 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,905 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 22,651 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 20,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 19,435 miles

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

frame/headstock weld beginning to show signs of wear.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 18,184 miles

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

advise rear brake travel

unable to inspect rear brake fluid resavior

Fail 3 Nov 2011 18,181 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

advise rear brake travel

unable to inspect rear brake fluid resavior

Pass 23 Oct 2010 15,083 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 14,706 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre wall perished

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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N235 AOJ is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N235 AOJ, 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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N235 AOJ is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 8 June 1996.

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