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P441 TFL

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,095 mi
Last recorded12,095 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP441 TFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 12,095 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 11,676 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 11,676 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 11,621 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 11,465 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 10,809 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 10,546 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 10,546 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 9,886 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 9,174 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 7,615 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 4,530 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 3,921 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 3,409 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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P441 TFL is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P441 TFL, 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 P441 TFL registered?

P441 TFL is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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