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N284 KRL

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN284 KRL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 1 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 1 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,535 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 30,339 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2010 30,339 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,804 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,519 miles

1 slight oil leak on cylinder head

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,225 miles

1 front brake lever bent

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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N284 KRL is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black 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 N284 KRL, 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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N284 KRL is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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