MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front tyre has a split but not through to the cord or ply
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front tyre has a split but not through to the cord or ply
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
P617 YAA is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P617 YAA, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P617 YAA?
You can check the full history of P617 YAA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P617 YAA registered?
P617 YAA is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 27 May 1997.
Is P617 YAA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P617 YAA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P617 YAA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P617 YAA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.