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N266 NTC

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Purple Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,048 mi
Last recorded40,048 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 NTC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,048 miles

REAR BRAKE BINDING ON.

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 40,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 40,019 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

missing screw from front brake master cylinder

Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,483 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 29,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 18,281 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 18,281 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 11,716 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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N266 NTC is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Purple with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N266 NTC, 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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N266 NTC is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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