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P693 AJL

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,281 mi
Last recorded50,281 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 AJL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 50,281 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 May 2016 50,281 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,930 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

right handle bar bent

Pass 14 May 2014 47,892 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,413 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Off side handle bar bent

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle sticky

Fail 18 Apr 2013 46,413 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Off side handle bar bent

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle sticky

Fail 13 Apr 2012 43,812 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,812 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,074 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 40,074 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,149 miles

O/S Handlebar bent

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 37,149 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

O/S Handlebar bent

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,700 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 35,700 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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
Full Kawasaki GPZ500S reliability report

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P693 AJL is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P693 AJL, 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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P693 AJL is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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