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N442 BVT

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,833 mi
Last recorded42,833 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN442 BVT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 42,833 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,462 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 42,078 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 42,078 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,855 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,880 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 38,880 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 35,485 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 35,413 miles

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.

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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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?

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