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N427 BVT

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,599 mi
Last recorded51,599 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 BVT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 51,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,310 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 49,245 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,394 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,775 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 46,071 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,212 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,830 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 43,808 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,302 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 42,293 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings cannot be checked due to binding brake

Fail 24 Jun 2006 37,167 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 37,167 miles

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.

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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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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