1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S 0.5L Petrol · N257 AOJ
1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1996. Recorded mileage 21,697 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI GPZ500S
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 498cc
N257 AOJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2024
- 21,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N257 AOJ Mileage History
- 18/10/202219,168 mi
- 21/10/202219,168 mi
- 22/05/202421,697 mi+2,529 mi
Average of roughly 1,588 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N257 AOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Kawasaki Gpz500S (N257 AOJ) between October 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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