MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
gear lever pivot slightly worn
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N442 BVT is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 N442 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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What year was N442 BVT registered?
N442 BVT is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 February 1996.
Is N442 BVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for N442 BVT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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