Kawasaki GPZ500

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc

T974 SDWMOT history

T974 SDW is a red petrol Kawasaki GPZ500 first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 26,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
26,210 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T974 SDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
GPZ500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T974 SDW was last recorded at 26,210 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 1,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
24,650 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,560 miles
Average per year
413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 26,210 miles
  • 2024 – 24,650 miles
  • 2023 – 23,674 miles
  • 2019 – 23,322 miles
  • 2006 – 19,684 miles
  • 2005 – 18,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,210 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks. (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,210 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    26,210 miles
    Test number
    998219980937
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks. (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail26,210 miles (+1,560)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,210 miles
    Test number
    519260516599
    • Repaired at testFront Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks. (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass24,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    24,650 miles
    Test number
    888002407627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail24,650 miles (+976)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,650 miles
    Test number
    103772243445
    • Repaired at testDrive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

  5. Pass23,674 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    23,674 miles
    Test number
    208125370527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,322 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    23,322 miles
    Test number
    166176079258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,684 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,684 miles
    Test number
    751738696242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    18,060 miles
    Test number
    832168275220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T974 SDW

Does T974 SDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T974 SDW expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T974 SDW?
The MOT on T974 SDW expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T974 SDW done?
T974 SDW was recorded at 26,210 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025, an average of 413 miles a year.
Has T974 SDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T974 SDW has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T974 SDW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T974 SDW find?
T974 SDW passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: drive chain slightly loose; front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort; front shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks..

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