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N440 EWP

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,384 mi
Last recorded30,384 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 EWP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 30,384 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 30,381 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 28,528 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 25,734 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,799 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,692 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,079 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 16,078 miles

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

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

Two cuts in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 14,701 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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N440 EWP 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 88.9%.

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 N440 EWP, 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 N440 EWP registered?

N440 EWP is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N440 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N440 EWP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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