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N714 FWE

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,948 mi
Last recorded26,948 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN714 FWE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 26,948 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 26,948 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 26,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 26,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 26,078 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 25,769 miles

Nearside Rear Cush drive has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2021 25,578 miles

Nearside Rear Cush drive slightly worn

Pass 26 May 2020 25,467 miles

Nearside Rear Cush drive worn

Pass 2 May 2019 25,342 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 25,092 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 24,448 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 24,444 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 24,066 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 24,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2011 21,911 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,336 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 20,336 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2009 17,971 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 17,971 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 13,228 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 10,986 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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N714 FWE is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N714 FWE, 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 N714 FWE registered?

N714 FWE is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 19 July 1996.

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