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F242 NCD

1989 Kawasaki Gpz

White Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,614 mi
Last recorded39,614 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki Gpz40,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 NCD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2012 39,614 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside rear position lamp not operating.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 36,227 miles

long travel on the handbrake

Pass 1 Aug 2009 35,640 miles

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

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

both front foot peg rubbers split

rear tyre worn to wear bar indicators

Fail 25 Jul 2009 35,625 miles

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

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

both front foot peg rubbers split

rear tyre worn to wear bar indicators

Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,001 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

offside handlebar slightly bent

Fail 1 Aug 2008 35,001 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

offside handlebar slightly bent

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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F242 NCD is a 1989 Kawasaki Gpz in White with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F242 NCD, 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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F242 NCD is a 1989 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 18 May 1989.

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