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N481 EYC

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,602 mi
Last recorded32,602 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN481 EYC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 32,602 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 32,602 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,041 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 32,041 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,289 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 31,289 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 30,080 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 29,317 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 28,445 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 27,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 26,582 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 26,582 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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N481 EYC is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N481 EYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N481 EYC registered?

N481 EYC is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 15 July 1996.

Is N481 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N481 EYC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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