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N385 FPO

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,778 mi
Last recorded52,778 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 FPO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 52,778 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 52,191 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 50,809 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 49,550 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

roughness in front wheel

Pass 3 Dec 2019 47,803 miles

slight roughness and movement in front wheel bearings.

Pass 29 Nov 2018 46,241 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 46,234 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 44,389 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 42,908 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 42,894 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 41,010 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 41,010 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 39,679 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

rear disc very close to caliper hanger, but not fouling at this time.

Fail 5 Dec 2014 39,679 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

rear disc very close to caliper hanger, but not fouling at this time.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,091 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

clutch lever shortened.

Pass 21 May 2012 30,387 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 10 May 2012 30,381 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,820 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Low engine oil level noted.

Play in rear wheel cush-drive.

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 22,820 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Low engine oil level noted.

Play in rear wheel cush-drive.

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

Fail 5 May 2010 21,543 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2010 21,543 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,521 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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
Full Kawasaki GPZ500S reliability report

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N385 FPO is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FPO, 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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N385 FPO is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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