MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,778 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
roughness in front wheel
slight roughness and movement in front wheel bearings.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
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)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
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.
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.
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.
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
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)
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))
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))
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was N385 FPO registered?
N385 FPO is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 21 February 1996.
Is N385 FPO safe to buy?
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