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P737 RVS

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,003 mi
Last recorded38,003 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 RVS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,003 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,784 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 6 Mar 2008 37,780 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,210 miles

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

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

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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P737 RVS is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P737 RVS, 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 P737 RVS registered?

P737 RVS is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P737 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P737 RVS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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