MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,109 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?
Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N481 HFM is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 24,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N481 HFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N481 HFM registered?
N481 HFM is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 21 May 1996.
Is N481 HFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for N481 HFM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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