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N341 YTO

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,353 mi
Last recorded49,353 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN341 YTO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 49,353 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 49,351 miles

Nearside Front Wiring to heated grip needs securing

Nearside Sid stand retaining spring weak, stand very floppy

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 49,349 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar retaining device loose Bar insecure in riser (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wiring to heated grip needs securing

Nearside Sid stand retaining spring weak, stand very floppy

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 49,335 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 49,333 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,314 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 49,287 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,244 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 49,217 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 49,129 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 49,085 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 49,046 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear suspenion still slightly stiff

Fail 23 Sep 2015 49,040 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake hose fouling flexy on the exsurst (3.2.B3b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,975 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,772 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,207 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 47,015 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,796 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,480 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 35,956 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,956 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,709 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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N341 YTO is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N341 YTO, 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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N341 YTO is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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