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P421 EUK

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,781 mi
Last recorded21,781 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 EUK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 21,781 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Number plate illumination not working.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 21,731 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 21,731 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 16,982 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 16,259 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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P421 EUK is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P421 EUK, 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 P421 EUK registered?

P421 EUK is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P421 EUK safe to buy?

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