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P61 UDD

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,083 mi
Last recorded37,083 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 UDD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,083 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 37,083 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 31,073 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,520 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,653 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 26,512 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2005 20,626 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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P61 UDD is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P61 UDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P61 UDD registered?

P61 UDD is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P61 UDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P61 UDD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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