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N205 AMO

1996 Kawasaki Gpz

Blue Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

75,113 mi
Last recorded75,113 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Gpz26,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 AMO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 75,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 74,386 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 73,071 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 71,585 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 71,585 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 69,894 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 68,656 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,636 miles

Centre stand corroded, but not likley to impede.

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 68,161 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,670 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,552 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 60,062 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 57,763 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,261 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 49,596 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 44,011 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,844 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 37,273 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 34,916 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 20,887 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Gpz?

Based on 3,134 MOT tests across 398 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
612
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
398
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 61
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 32
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N205 AMO is a 1996 Kawasaki Gpz in Blue with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Gpz models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 26,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Gpz fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N205 AMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Gpz typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Gpz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N205 AMO registered?

N205 AMO is a 1996 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 18 May 1996.

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