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P818 EWL

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,425 mi
Last recorded40,425 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 EWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,425 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,305 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 22,952 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 17,477 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

swing arm rusted

Pass 11 May 2009 17,287 miles

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

swing arm rusty

Pass 30 May 2008 16,771 miles

clamp missing on exhaust but not leaking

rear shock very rusty

swinging arm very rusty

Fail 23 May 2008 16,771 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

clamp missing on exhaust but not leaking

rear shock very rusty

swinging arm very rusty

Pass 30 May 2007 16,300 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 16,120 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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P818 EWL is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P818 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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P818 EWL is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 15 March 1997.

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