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G74 WDV

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG74 WDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 8 miles

EXHAUST HAS REPAIR PATCHES

REAR SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHT LOSS OF DAMPING

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 8 miles

EXHAUST HAS REPAIR PATCHES

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

REAR SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHT LOSS OF DAMPING

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2010 33,206 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,206 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,514 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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G74 WDV is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 30,629 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 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 G74 WDV, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G74 WDV registered?

G74 WDV is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G74 WDV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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