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P140 MEH

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,803 mi
Last recorded27,803 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 MEH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 27,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 26,965 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 26,965 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 25,947 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,947 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,269 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 24,155 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 23,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 May 2008 21,396 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 18,834 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,936 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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P140 MEH is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P140 MEH, 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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P140 MEH is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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