MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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))
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))
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)
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)
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))
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))
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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)
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)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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)
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))
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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