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P385 TVL

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,547 mi
Last recorded46,547 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 TVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 46,547 miles

fairing insecure

offside indicator cracked

Fail 19 May 2017 46,536 miles

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 46,532 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,457 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 37,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 37,013 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 33,145 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 32,929 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 26,763 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 20,017 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,016 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 20,016 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 17,915 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 13,305 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 13,129 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 12,889 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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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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P385 TVL is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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