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N708 VNA

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7 mi
Last recorded7 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ50027,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN708 VNA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 7 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 7 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,428 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 21,424 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 20,709 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 20,666 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 20,666 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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N708 VNA is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 N708 VNA, 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.

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What year was N708 VNA registered?

N708 VNA is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N708 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N708 VNA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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