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L997 TPT

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,799 mi
Last recorded35,799 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL997 TPT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 35,799 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 35,799 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2020 115 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,645 miles

Rear slight play in swing arm.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 35,564 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,353 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 35,346 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,485 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 33,475 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 29,980 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 29,978 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2013 29,571 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front mudguard slightly loose

Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,324 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 28,554 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 28,544 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,310 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 43,253 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,460 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,638 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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L997 TPT is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 L997 TPT, 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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L997 TPT is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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