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L74 GGS

1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,334 mi
Last recorded36,334 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S27,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL74 GGS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 36,334 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 33,513 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 28,626 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 28,601 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 22,789 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 22,589 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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L74 GGS is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 27,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L74 GGS, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L74 GGS registered?

L74 GGS is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L74 GGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L74 GGS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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