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N466 BOF

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,300 mi
Last recorded57,300 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN466 BOF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 57,300 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,138 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 41,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 40,875 miles

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 37,638 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

wet when tested

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,564 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 33,554 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

clutch lever snapped off

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,003 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,176 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,657 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,544 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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N466 BOF is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 24,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N466 BOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N466 BOF registered?

N466 BOF is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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