MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,016 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
slight chaffing on rear flexi slight play rear sprocket rear shocker pivot noisy but no play
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N468 BVT is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 N468 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 N468 BVT registered?
N468 BVT is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 4 May 1996.
Is N468 BVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for N468 BVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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