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P360 WUS

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,996 mi
Last recorded19,996 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP360 WUS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2015 19,996 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Upper Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 19,996 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 18,595 miles

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 May 2013 18,595 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,126 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,986 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,980 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 16,974 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 24 May 2007 16,828 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 16,822 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2006 16,776 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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P360 WUS is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P360 WUS, 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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P360 WUS is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P360 WUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P360 WUS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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