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E708 HTL

1998 Kawasaki Gpz

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Gpz21,389 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE708 HTL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2018

Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear no chainguard fitted at time of test

Rear no chainguard fitted at time of test

front and rear indicators not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2014 43,057 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

both discs rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2014 43,057 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

both discs rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2013 42,521 miles

both brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2012 41,719 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear grab bar has a securing bolt missing

Fail 30 Jun 2012 41,705 miles

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 39,836 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 39,836 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 39,811 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,234 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 37,234 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 32,664 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Gpz?

Based on 3,134 MOT tests across 398 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
612
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
398
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 61
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 32
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E708 HTL is a 1998 Kawasaki Gpz in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Gpz models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 21,389 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 Gpz fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E708 HTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Gpz typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Gpz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E708 HTL registered?

E708 HTL is a 1998 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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