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N46 EVV

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,451 mi
Last recorded24,451 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 EVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 24,451 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 24,421 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 24,136 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 23,924 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 23,633 miles

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

Front Front tyre developing age cracks in side walls

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,439 miles

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

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

front tyre tyre and side wall perishing and cracking.

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,278 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,403 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 22,403 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,239 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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N46 EVV is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N46 EVV, 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 N46 EVV registered?

N46 EVV is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N46 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N46 EVV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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