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N59 BVP

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,917 mi
Last recorded53,917 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN59 BVP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,917 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,864 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Outer Front Lower Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 52,866 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 52,866 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,950 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,242 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,892 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 30,965 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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N59 BVP is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 500cc 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 N59 BVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N59 BVP registered?

N59 BVP is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 25 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N59 BVP 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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