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P638 JNC

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,130 mi
Last recorded19,130 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 JNC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2010 19,130 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 19,130 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 17,515 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 15,323 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 15,323 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,766 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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P638 JNC 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 66.7%.

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 P638 JNC, 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 P638 JNC registered?

P638 JNC is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P638 JNC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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