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P730 PNB

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,999 mi
Last recorded34,999 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 PNB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 34,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear rear tyre badly perished

Fail 15 May 2018 34,999 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear rear tyre badly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,576 miles

Drive belt sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 33,378 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,982 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,916 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 29,905 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,476 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,236 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,424 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 24,424 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 23,220 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,220 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,561 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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P730 PNB 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 71.4%.

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 P730 PNB, 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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P730 PNB is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 24 July 1997.

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