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P758 XBV

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,011 mi
Last recorded19,011 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP758 XBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 19,011 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 18,036 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 17,398 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 15,772 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 15,621 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 13,282 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headbearings slightly notchy with wheel raised off the ground. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 12,411 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play headstock bearing slightly knotchy when wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f & o/s/f mirrors slightly delaminated

Fail 2 Jun 2018 12,196 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play headstock bearing slightly knotchy when wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f & o/s/f mirrors slightly delaminated

Pass 8 Apr 2017 10,128 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 8,773 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 8,758 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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P758 XBV is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P758 XBV, 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 P758 XBV registered?

P758 XBV is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P758 XBV safe to buy?

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