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N277 RJR

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,776 mi
Last recorded36,776 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 RJR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 36,776 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

light bind on front brake

Pass 4 Nov 2016 36,144 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,968 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,570 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 32,679 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,491 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 29,907 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,042 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,509 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 25,285 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 23,860 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 May 2006 22,177 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 May 2006 22,177 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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N277 RJR is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N277 RJR, 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 N277 RJR registered?

N277 RJR is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N277 RJR safe to buy?

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