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J70 NYW

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,785 mi
Last recorded19,785 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ50024,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 NYW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 19,785 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 19,760 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,062 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 18,173 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 18,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 17,180 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 17,180 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 16,052 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 16,052 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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J70 NYW is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J70 NYW, 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 J70 NYW registered?

J70 NYW is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is J70 NYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 NYW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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