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P213 KKK

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,016 mi
Last recorded42,016 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 KKK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 42,016 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 38,515 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 29,911 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,911 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 27,272 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 27,251 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2010 21,240 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 13,795 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 13,407 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 13,395 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,373 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

screw in rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,570 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 12,570 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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P213 KKK is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P213 KKK, 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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P213 KKK is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 18 January 1997.

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