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J974 WGM

1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,535 mi
Last recorded63,535 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ974 WGM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 63,535 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 63,535 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

ignition switch intermittent

neutral light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,269 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 63,262 miles

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Chain guard missing

Pass 6 May 2006 25,622 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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J974 WGM is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 27,464 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 J974 WGM, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J974 WGM registered?

J974 WGM is a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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