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N345 SDN

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,494 mi
Last recorded23,494 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN345 SDN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 23,494 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear shock absorber has slightly reduced damping

Rear tyre cracking

engine has slight oil leak from cam cover gasket

Fail 29 May 2019 23,494 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear shock absorber has slightly reduced damping

Rear tyre cracking

engine has slight oil leak from cam cover gasket

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 23,428 miles

advise rear tyre craking

Fail 30 May 2018 23,428 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

advise rear tyre craking

Pass 31 May 2017 22,982 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 22,982 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick brake material not secured to backing (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2015 22,362 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 22,003 miles

slight oil leak from rocker cover seal

Pass 10 Oct 2013 20,839 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 18,889 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 18,507 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 18,233 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 17,841 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 17,141 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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N345 SDN is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N345 SDN, 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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What year was N345 SDN registered?

N345 SDN is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N345 SDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N345 SDN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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