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N574 YTF

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,811 mi
Last recorded59,811 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN574 YTF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 59,811 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively cush drive rubber (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 59,625 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 59,145 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 59,143 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 58,945 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 58,324 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 57,294 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,837 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 56,837 miles

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

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

BIKE WOULDNT START UNABLE TO TEST FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 26 Oct 2016 51,871 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Oct 2016 51,871 miles

Handlebar cracked (2.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 47,481 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Nov 2015 47,481 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 46,042 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,595 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 43,064 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 41,791 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 40,288 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,257 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 36,607 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,831 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 34,831 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,999 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 32,999 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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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N574 YTF is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N574 YTF, 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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N574 YTF is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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