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P537 GCH

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,163 mi
Last recorded30,163 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 GCH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 30,163 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 27,220 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 26,936 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,834 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 26,834 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,984 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,430 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2006 12,423 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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P537 GCH is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P537 GCH, 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 P537 GCH registered?

P537 GCH is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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