MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear cush drive rubbers worn
Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Rear disc (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre (4.1.3(ii))
Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Rear (3.2.A1l)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front wheel bearings cannot be checked due to binding brake
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
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N427 BVT is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 N427 BVT, 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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N427 BVT is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 April 1996.
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