MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is J974 WGM safe to buy?
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