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P226 HDP

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

20,138 mi
Last recorded20,138 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 HDP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 20,138 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 20,107 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 15,888 miles

Front tyre slightly perished.

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 12,362 miles

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))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 12,359 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 11,648 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 11,644 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 10,773 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 10,772 miles

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))

Pass 21 May 2019 17,924 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 16,473 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 15,663 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,517 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 15,220 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 14,526 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,840 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 May 2010 13,383 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 11,947 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 11,947 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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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.

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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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