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P196 DTN

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500

Purple Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,659 mi
Last recorded66,659 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 DTN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2015 66,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,145 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 65,483 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,771 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 57,132 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 57,132 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,015 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 52,877 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,274 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,369 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 48,282 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,282 miles

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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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P196 DTN is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Purple with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P196 DTN, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P196 DTN is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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