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P861 TUH

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,136 mi
Last recorded44,136 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 TUH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 44,136 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,849 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,522 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 42,889 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 42,006 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,088 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,819 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 39,815 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 38,277 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 36,622 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 31,265 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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P861 TUH is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P861 TUH, 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 P861 TUH registered?

P861 TUH is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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