MOT Status
ValidMileage
35,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
fuel line securing clip loose but not leaking
general fairing panels missing
Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
fuel line securing clip loose but not leaking
general fairing panels missing
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 Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play knotching on front steering control (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Central Front Tyre valve split
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
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P137 OBY is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 P137 OBY, 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 P137 OBY registered?
P137 OBY is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 18 June 1997.
Is P137 OBY safe to buy?
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