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P146 CNP

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

18,733 mi
Last recorded18,733 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 CNP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 18,733 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 18,645 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 18,536 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 18,189 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 17,805 miles

Rear tyre side wall perrished both sides

Pass 10 May 2019 17,303 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 16,460 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 16,161 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 16,155 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 16,097 miles

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Aug 2013 16,070 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 16,031 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 15,923 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 15,787 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2010 15,787 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 15,552 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 7 May 2008 15,091 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 14,603 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 13,864 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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P146 CNP is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P146 CNP, 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 P146 CNP registered?

P146 CNP is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P146 CNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P146 CNP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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