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P240 NOY

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,645 mi
Last recorded41,645 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 NOY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 41,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 41,645 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 40,751 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 38,136 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 38,124 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 35,023 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 31,517 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 31,405 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 31,313 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 30,922 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 30,865 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 30,506 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 29,906 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 29,906 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 29,893 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,814 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,639 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,954 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,563 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 25,563 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2007 24,785 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,797 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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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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