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P614 KDC

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,618 mi
Last recorded57,618 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP614 KDC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 57,618 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 57,611 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 57,248 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 57,008 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 51,981 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 51,981 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,946 miles

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 26 Mar 2015 26,520 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 26,520 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,853 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 21,590 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,646 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,073 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,297 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,482 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 12,635 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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P614 KDC is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P614 KDC, 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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P614 KDC is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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