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N881 JKX

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,731 mi
Last recorded54,731 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN881 JKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,731 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 54,678 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 54,668 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Mar 2009 54,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 50,818 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,878 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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N881 JKX is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N881 JKX, 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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What year was N881 JKX registered?

N881 JKX is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N881 JKX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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