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P29 CRS

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,434 mi
Last recorded43,434 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 CRS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,434 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 42,406 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

rear brake slight bind

rear suspension operation slighty stiff

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,406 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

rear brake slight bind

rear suspension operation slighty stiff

Pass 16 Aug 2008 40,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,115 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,080 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 May 2005 33,165 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?

Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
3,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 403
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 383
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 364
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 318
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 302
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P29 CRS is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 24,406 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 403 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P29 CRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500S typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P29 CRS registered?

P29 CRS is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P29 CRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P29 CRS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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