MOT Status
ValidMileage
41,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
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P240 NOY is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 P240 NOY, 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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P240 NOY is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 7 March 1997.
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