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N464 LBM

1996 Kawasaki Gpz

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

33,991 mi
Last recorded33,991 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Gpz26,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN464 LBM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2013 33,991 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,408 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

gear shift bush worn

rear cush drive worn

Pass 27 Aug 2011 29,346 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 29,346 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 26,827 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 25,787 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,966 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 22,966 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,665 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 20,665 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 19,860 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 19,860 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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N464 LBM is a 1996 Kawasaki Gpz in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N464 LBM, 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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N464 LBM is a 1996 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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