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M645 ATW

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,976 mi
Last recorded34,976 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM645 ATW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 34,976 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 May 2023 34,976 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyre has slight perishing between the treads

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 34,595 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 34,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front suspension soft

rear indicators faded

Pass 8 Dec 2018 32,637 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

drive chain split link fitted

slight cracking in tread of rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2017 32,367 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

drive chain split link fitted

slight cracking in rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,364 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 30,364 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,782 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,285 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 26,283 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,690 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 46,991 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,155 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 38,330 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,330 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 35,574 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 35,513 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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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M645 ATW is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M645 ATW, 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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M645 ATW is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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