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N31 CMP

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,045 mi
Last recorded33,045 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 CMP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 33,045 miles

damage to all plastic panels

drive chain needs lube

Pass 19 Aug 2016 32,787 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Some damage noted to plastic covers.

repair in front tyre.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 31,895 miles

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

rear shock absorber stiff

repairs to front and rear tyres

some exsposed wiring inside fairing

some signs of accident damage to bike

Pass 21 Aug 2014 29,881 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

clutch lever damaged

some signs of accident damage to bike

Fail 19 Aug 2014 29,881 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

clutch lever damaged

some signs of accident damage to bike

Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,112 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,096 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 27,651 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,219 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 25,276 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,406 miles

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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N31 CMP is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N31 CMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N31 CMP registered?

N31 CMP is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 12 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N31 CMP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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