1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S 0.5L Petrol · P512 XGH
1997 Kawasaki GPZ500S (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 25,272 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI GPZ500S
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P512 XGH Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2021
- 25,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P512 XGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Gpz500S (P512 XGH) between May 2011 and July 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))”.
P512 XGH Mileage History
- 25/05/20112,664 mi
- 31/05/20127,263 mi+4,599 mi
- 01/06/20127,263 mi
- 17/10/201211,136 mi+3,873 mi
- 07/10/201317,403 mi+6,267 mi
- 18/04/201517,862 mi+459 mi
- 25/04/201517,871 mi+9 mi
- 31/05/201619,049 mi+1,178 mi
- 01/06/201619,049 mi
- 11/05/201719,770 mi+721 mi
- 05/06/201820,361 mi+591 mi
- 19/06/201820,368 mi+7 mi
- 01/06/201921,865 mi+1,497 mi
- 12/06/202024,103 mi+2,238 mi
- 30/07/202125,272 mi+1,169 mi
Average of roughly 2,220 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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