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N573 VBL

1996 Kawasaki GPX250R

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,777 mi
Last recorded27,777 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPX250R21,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN573 VBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPX250R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 27,777 miles

both tyres old by date

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2025 27,777 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both tyres old by date

Pass 22 Jun 2024 27,239 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 27,231 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 26,663 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2006 26,629 miles

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPX250R?

Based on 1,304 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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N573 VBL is a 1996 Kawasaki GPX250R in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki GPX250R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 21,008 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 GPX250R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N573 VBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPX250R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki GPX250R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N573 VBL registered?

N573 VBL is a 1996 Kawasaki GPX250R, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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