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N458 MGT

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,179 mi
Last recorded26,179 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 MGT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 26,179 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 23,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 23,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 21,841 miles

rear swing arm corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 21,715 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 21,651 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 21,521 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 21,516 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 21,408 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

REAR BRAKE EFFORT

Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,325 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,189 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,685 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,636 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,593 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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N458 MGT is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N458 MGT, 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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N458 MGT is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N458 MGT safe to buy?

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