MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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
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)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
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)
O/S Handlebar bent
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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)
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.
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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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