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P636 MLH

1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,218 mi
Last recorded38,218 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S24,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 MLH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 38,218 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,786 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 35,206 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 35,205 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,550 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

exhaust flange split o/s

Fail 4 Apr 2014 33,516 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,562 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 31,542 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 30,246 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,230 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,833 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,302 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,896 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 21,896 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 20,985 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,982 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?

Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
3,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 403
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 383
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 364
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 318
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 302
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P636 MLH is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 24,406 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 GPZ500S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 403 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P636 MLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500S typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P636 MLH is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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