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P908 SPW

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

39,354 mi
Last recorded39,354 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 SPW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 39,354 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 38,728 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 38,465 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 37,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 36,362 miles

steering head bearings slight restriction. front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,119 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 33,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,599 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,587 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,969 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 29,969 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 29,623 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 25,956 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 20,989 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 20,917 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,653 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 9,619 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 9,289 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 8,854 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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P908 SPW is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P908 SPW, 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 P908 SPW registered?

P908 SPW is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P908 SPW safe to buy?

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