MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,748 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Drive chain slightly tight requires lubrication / adjustment (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear sprocket carrier cush-drive worn
Rear sprocket carrier cush-drive worn
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
rear tyre worn to 2mm
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
rear tyre worn to 2mm
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P138 TVF is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red 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 P138 TVF, 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 P138 TVF registered?
P138 TVF is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 21 June 1997.
Is P138 TVF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P138 TVF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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