MOT Status
ValidMileage
44,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front tyre worn close to limit and perished
rear swing arm bush slight play
front tyre worn low and perished
rear swing arm bush slight play
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear brake return spring not fitted correctly
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear brake return spring not fitted correctly
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
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P617 MRK 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 95.2%.
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 P617 MRK, 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 P617 MRK registered?
P617 MRK is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 7 February 1997.
Is P617 MRK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P617 MRK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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