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P129 KFM

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,460 mi
Last recorded30,460 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 KFM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,460 miles

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

front brake hose guide missing

Fail 19 Aug 2014 30,460 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

front brake hose guide missing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 27,663 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 26,377 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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P129 KFM is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P129 KFM, 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 P129 KFM registered?

P129 KFM is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P129 KFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 KFM 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.

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