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N417 CUK

1996 Kawasaki Gpz

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,124 mi
Last recorded45,124 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Gpz26,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN417 CUK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 45,124 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 45,098 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,965 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,021 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,089 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,084 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 40,846 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 40,846 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 39,298 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 39,298 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 38,210 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 38,210 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 36,232 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 33,969 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,736 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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N417 CUK is a 1996 Kawasaki Gpz in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N417 CUK, 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 N417 CUK registered?

N417 CUK is a 1996 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 12 July 1996.

Is N417 CUK safe to buy?

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