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N38 LTC

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

38,817 mi
Last recorded38,817 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN38 LTC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2017 38,817 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,482 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 36,482 miles

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 34,546 miles

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 34,546 miles

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,457 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Jun 2014 33,457 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2013 33,205 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Jun 2011 31,653 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,653 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,034 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,660 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 29,633 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 29,624 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,265 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 27,145 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,655 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 25,655 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2005 24,015 miles

Offside Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 24,015 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
Full Kawasaki GPZ500S reliability report

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N38 LTC is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N38 LTC, 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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N38 LTC is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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