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G813 UAM

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,149 mi
Last recorded44,149 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG813 UAM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,149 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 40,095 miles

rear number plate light in op

Pass 2 Feb 2012 21,177 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 21,172 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,305 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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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G813 UAM is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 21,695 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G813 UAM, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G813 UAM registered?

G813 UAM is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is G813 UAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G813 UAM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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