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P617 YAA

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,015 mi
Last recorded56,015 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 YAA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,015 miles

Front tyre has a split but not through to the cord or ply

Fail 9 Sep 2010 56,015 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 55,964 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,032 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 54,032 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 52,156 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,862 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,039 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 41,037 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 38,221 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 38,221 miles

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.

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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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.

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What year was P617 YAA registered?

P617 YAA is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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