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F115 TDF

1989 Kawasaki Gpz

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

45,038 mi
Last recorded45,038 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki Gpz40,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF115 TDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 45,038 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 45,038 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Front control. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 44,926 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 44,926 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2015 44,902 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 44,902 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,649 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 44,639 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 44,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,137 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 43,128 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 11 May 2010 41,258 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 May 2009 37,995 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 37,963 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

slight run out rear hub

Pass 12 May 2008 38,888 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 May 2008 38,881 miles

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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F115 TDF is a 1989 Kawasaki Gpz in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki Gpz models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 40,500 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 F115 TDF, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki Gpz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F115 TDF is a 1989 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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