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N420 BLV

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,381 mi
Last recorded14,381 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 BLV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 14,381 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 13,807 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 13,125 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 10,904 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 8,773 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 7,073 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 6,258 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 4,165 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 2,355 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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N420 BLV is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N420 BLV, 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 N420 BLV registered?

N420 BLV is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N420 BLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N420 BLV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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