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N647 WTA

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

17,833 mi
Last recorded17,833 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2005
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN647 WTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2005 17,833 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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N647 WTA is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 N647 WTA, 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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What year was N647 WTA registered?

N647 WTA is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 15 June 1996.

Is N647 WTA safe to buy?

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