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M946 CBP

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,963 mi
Last recorded15,963 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM946 CBP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 15,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 10,396 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 10,273 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,367 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 433,002 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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M946 CBP is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M946 CBP, 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 M946 CBP registered?

M946 CBP is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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