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N479 ESX

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Multi-colour Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

39,624 mi
Last recorded39,624 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 ESX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,624 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 39,621 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,164 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,163 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 33,163 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,211 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 26,211 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 25,002 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,002 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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N479 ESX is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Multi-colour with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N479 ESX, 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 N479 ESX registered?

N479 ESX is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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