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N469 CVM

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,250 mi
Last recorded20,250 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN469 CVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 20,250 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 4 May 2010 18,618 miles

REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDEWALL

Pass 14 Mar 2009 17,168 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 17,168 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 16,072 miles

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

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

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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N469 CVM is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N469 CVM, 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 N469 CVM registered?

N469 CVM is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 9 July 1996.

Is N469 CVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N469 CVM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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