1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S 0.5L Petrol · P965 RHV
1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 28,112 miles. MOT valid until 04/06/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI GPZ500S
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 498cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P965 RHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 28,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P965 RHV Mileage History
- 30/05/202322,653 mi
- 06/06/202424,339 mi+1,686 mi
- 24/05/202525,874 mi+1,535 mi
- 24/05/202525,885 mi+11 mi
- 21/05/202628,112 mi+2,227 mi
Average of roughly 1,834 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P965 RHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Kawasaki Gpz500S (P965 RHV) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))”.
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