MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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
Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
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)
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))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
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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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