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N196 YAO

1996 Kawasaki GPZ305

Blue Petrol 306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,974 mi
Last recorded4,974 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ30517,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 YAO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ305
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine306cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 4,974 miles

Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 4,952 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 4,924 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2008 4,918 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2006 4,625 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ305?

Based on 1,811 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
527
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Headlamp aim too low 21
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N196 YAO is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ305 in Blue with a 306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki GPZ305 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 17,039 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 GPZ305 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N196 YAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ305 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ305 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N196 YAO registered?

N196 YAO is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ305, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N196 YAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 YAO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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