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P483 APJ

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,425 mi
Last recorded12,425 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 APJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 12,425 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 12,423 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 12,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Headers (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2024 12,327 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2023 12,282 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 12,282 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 12,117 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 1,730 miles

Rear Registration plate slightly loose loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2021 1,725 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2020 8 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 823 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,979 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Slight blow (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre has age cracks, yet not through to cords.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,430 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 33,408 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,218 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,894 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,880 miles

rear brake needs adjusting

Pass 13 Mar 2010 26,910 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 26,789 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 26,305 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 26,160 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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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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P483 APJ is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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