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N968 VJH

1995 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,757 mi
Last recorded36,757 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ50027,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN968 VJH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 36,757 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 33,643 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 33,643 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,369 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,971 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,365 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 28,365 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 26,064 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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N968 VJH is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 27,771 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 N968 VJH, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N968 VJH registered?

N968 VJH is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 19 October 1995.

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