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N964 KBJ

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,012 mi
Last recorded48,012 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN964 KBJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,012 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 46,631 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 46,631 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,353 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,326 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,898 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,369 miles

Centre Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 43,132 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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N964 KBJ is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N964 KBJ, 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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N964 KBJ is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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