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P118 DBL

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,836 mi
Last recorded32,836 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 DBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2006 32,836 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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P118 DBL is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P118 DBL, 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 P118 DBL registered?

P118 DBL is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P118 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 DBL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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