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T974 SDW

1999 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,210 mi
Last recorded26,210 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki GPZ50017,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT974 SDW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 26,210 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 26,210 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 24,650 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 24,650 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 23,674 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 23,322 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,684 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 18,060 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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T974 SDW is a 1999 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 17,569 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T974 SDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T974 SDW registered?

T974 SDW is a 1999 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 27 July 1999.

Is T974 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T974 SDW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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