MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
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N197 GSG is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 24,406 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 N197 GSG, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of N197 GSG?
You can check the full history of N197 GSG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was N197 GSG registered?
N197 GSG is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 27 June 1996.
Is N197 GSG safe to buy?
The MOT history for N197 GSG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N197 GSG have outstanding finance?
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