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P234 HDP

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,148 mi
Last recorded29,148 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 HDP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 29,148 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 29,017 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 29,007 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 28,987 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 28,976 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 28,976 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 28,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 10 May 2012 28,639 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 26,921 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 26,891 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,423 miles

front tyre perished

rear brake poor

Pass 9 Feb 2006 22,284 miles

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

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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P234 HDP is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P234 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 P234 HDP registered?

P234 HDP is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P234 HDP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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