MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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fairing insecure
offside indicator cracked
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess play in bearing (6.2.1e)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies from operation of front brake (1.3.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1mm (4.1.3(ii))
gear lever pivot quite worn
no speedo cable connected,speedo can not be working
registration plate light not working
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
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P385 TVL is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 P385 TVL, 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 P385 TVL registered?
P385 TVL is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 January 1997.
Is P385 TVL safe to buy?
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