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P59 OHJ

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,484 mi
Last recorded12,484 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 OHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2013 12,484 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear tyre has a puncture

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 11,924 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,804 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 11,384 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 9,283 miles

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

cracks in front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2006 7,731 miles

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

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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P59 OHJ is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P59 OHJ, 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 P59 OHJ registered?

P59 OHJ is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 12 April 1997.

Is P59 OHJ safe to buy?

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