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N529 VTH

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,432 mi
Last recorded51,432 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN529 VTH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 51,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,452 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 49,448 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Rear disc surface very rusty.

Front tyre contaminated by oil.

Pass 1 May 2009 49,216 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 48,633 miles

rear disc piting

slight weep on fork seals

Pass 17 May 2007 42,599 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 34,613 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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N529 VTH is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N529 VTH, 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 N529 VTH registered?

N529 VTH is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N529 VTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N529 VTH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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