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N784 WDO

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,152 mi
Last recorded14,152 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN784 WDO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 14,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front pads (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 12,981 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 10,971 miles

Left hand lock stop slight

Play in rear shock mount

Pass 14 Aug 2018 9,370 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,982 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

fairings damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2013 39,929 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

fairings damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2012 13,788 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 10,340 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 10,280 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,073 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 10,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 9,889 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear brake caliper slider slightly worn

Pass 30 Jan 2007 9,411 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 9,166 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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N784 WDO is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N784 WDO, 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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N784 WDO is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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