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P141 OBA

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,312 mi
Last recorded29,312 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 OBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 29,312 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,446 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 25,219 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,214 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,830 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 22,830 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 24,231 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 24,216 miles

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2005 23,089 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 23,079 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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P141 OBA is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P141 OBA, 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 P141 OBA registered?

P141 OBA is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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