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N272 FJN

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,337 mi
Last recorded41,337 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 FJN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,337 miles

sidestand return spring weak.

slight bind on front and rear brakes,

slight oil seepage from offside front fork leg

Fail 11 Jul 2014 41,337 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

sidestand return spring weak.

slight bind on front and rear brakes,

slight oil seepage from offside front fork leg

Pass 29 Jun 2013 38,232 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,099 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,325 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 24,365 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 24,085 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,881 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,679 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 23,679 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 23,346 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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N272 FJN is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N272 FJN, 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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N272 FJN is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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