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N385 SDN

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,746 mi
Last recorded23,746 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 SDN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2010 23,746 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,746 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,840 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 22,840 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,864 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 21,864 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 20,857 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,721 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 17,463 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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N385 SDN 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 66.7%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N385 SDN?

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What year was N385 SDN registered?

N385 SDN is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N385 SDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N385 SDN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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