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N85 RLJ

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,100 mi
Last recorded50,100 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S23,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 RLJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 50,100 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,119 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 46,403 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 May 2013 46,403 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,040 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 40,350 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 2,851 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear tyre has a cut in it.

Fail 3 Aug 2009 2,851 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear tyre has a cut in it.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 3 miles

Headlamps faded

Pass 25 Jul 2007
Pass 7 Jun 2006

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?

Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
3,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 403
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 383
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 364
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 318
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 302
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N85 RLJ is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 23,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 403 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N85 RLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500S typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 31 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N85 RLJ registered?

N85 RLJ is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 4 December 1995.

Is N85 RLJ safe to buy?

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