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P137 OBY

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,460 mi
Last recorded35,460 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 OBY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 35,460 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 33,083 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 30,125 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 29,645 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 29,645 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 27,957 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 23,762 miles

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 17,746 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 17,745 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 16,889 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 15,039 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 13,874 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 13,314 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 13,314 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,240 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 11,314 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 11,310 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,149 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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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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P137 OBY is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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