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N385 DYD

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

31,149 mi
Last recorded31,149 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 DYD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,149 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 31,149 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,156 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 30,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2006 29,703 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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N385 DYD is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N385 DYD, 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 N385 DYD registered?

N385 DYD is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 8 April 1996.

Is N385 DYD safe to buy?

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