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P138 TVF

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,748 mi
Last recorded27,748 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 TVF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 27,748 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 27,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 27,417 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2022 25,818 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear sprocket carrier cush-drive worn

Fail 12 May 2022 25,818 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 23,897 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 22,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 20,175 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,475 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 2 May 2014 17,385 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 17,379 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 14,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 10 Apr 2013 14,657 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 14 Sep 2010 14,611 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2010 14,611 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 May 2008 14,469 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 14,349 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 13,761 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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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.

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