MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,138 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front tyre slightly perished.
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Chain guard slightly loose or deformed to the point of fouling chain (6.1.7 (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Chain guard slightly loose or deformed to the point of fouling chain (6.1.7 (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
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P226 HDP 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 73.7%.
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 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 P226 HDP, 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 P226 HDP registered?
P226 HDP is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 16 May 1997.
Is P226 HDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P226 HDP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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