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N860 EES

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,241 mi
Last recorded27,241 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN860 EES
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 27,241 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 26,565 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 26,025 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 25,275 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 24,517 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 24,114 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 23,695 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 22,969 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 22,947 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 21,872 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear brake slightly sticking

wear in rear brake pedal pivot

wear in rear cush drive and sprocket

Pass 15 Aug 2016 20,962 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 20,887 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 20,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 34,290 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 20,862 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 20,505 miles

rear wheel showing signs of tighness, brake or bearing not to excess

Pass 5 Aug 2010 20,478 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 20,466 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 20,341 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 18,720 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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N860 EES is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N860 EES, 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 N860 EES registered?

N860 EES is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N860 EES safe to buy?

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