MOT Status
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12,425 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Headers (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Headers (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Headers (6.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected re routed cable needs a perminent alteration (6.2.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate slightly loose loose (0.1 (a))
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate slightly loose loose (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock hqandle bar catching tank (2.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure seperating in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated Slight blow (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre has age cracks, yet not through to cords.
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component loose Upper fork tube not clamped in lower yoke (2.3.1)
Steering lock stop ineffective left lock excessive front brake lever fouling (2.1.3)
Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
rear brake needs adjusting
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P483 APJ is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P483 APJ, 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 P483 APJ registered?
P483 APJ is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 4 July 1997.
Is P483 APJ safe to buy?
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