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P806 EWL

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,580 mi
Last recorded35,580 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP806 EWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 35,580 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 33,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 32,890 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 32,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 29,963 miles

Front tyre pressure zero

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 29,963 miles

Front tyre pressure zero

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 29,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear slight play in linkage bearings

Fail 7 Mar 2019 29,127 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear slight play in suspension linkages

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 27,830 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,183 miles

slight bind on front wheel

Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,052 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,108 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,294 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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P806 EWL is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P806 EWL, 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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P806 EWL is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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