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N52 HMB

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,428 mi
Last recorded27,428 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN52 HMB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 27,428 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,566 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 25,243 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,448 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,371 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 17,070 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Feb 2008 17,070 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2007 14,621 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 14,621 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,918 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 11,362 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 11,347 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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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N52 HMB 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 75%.

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 N52 HMB, 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 N52 HMB registered?

N52 HMB is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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