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N380 EKE

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,991 mi
Last recorded49,991 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN380 EKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,991 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,716 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 49,590 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 49,355 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 48,450 miles

Front wheel binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2008 48,041 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 46,745 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 45,720 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 45,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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N380 EKE is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N380 EKE, 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 N380 EKE registered?

N380 EKE is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N380 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N380 EKE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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