MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
swing arm rusted
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
swing arm rusty
clamp missing on exhaust but not leaking
rear shock very rusty
swinging arm very rusty
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
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was P818 EWL registered?
P818 EWL is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 15 March 1997.
Is P818 EWL safe to buy?
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