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N608 PVL

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,869 mi
Last recorded13,869 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ50027,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 PVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 13,869 miles

Front Pads appear to be wearing unevenly

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 13,814 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 13,751 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 13,511 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 12,771 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,542 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 11,136 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 11,042 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 May 2008 10,648 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

throtle slow to return to idle

Pass 3 May 2007 10,593 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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N608 PVL is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 27,771 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 N608 PVL, 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 31 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 N608 PVL registered?

N608 PVL is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N608 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N608 PVL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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