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G738 EFS

1990 Kawasaki Gpz

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,279 mi
Last recorded22,279 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki Gpz27,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG738 EFS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 22,279 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

n/s foot rest rubber starting to deteriorate

n/s/r panel requires securing better

o/s/r locking device on rear wheel bolt requires attention

rear tyre worn

Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,359 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 20,359 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 May 2015 20,100 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Belly panel has movement but is secure

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

Front tyre worn to 2.00mm

Rear tyre worn to 2.00 mm

Pass 28 May 2014 15,823 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 15,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 15,682 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 15,820 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 15,790 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 15,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 15,636 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 15,362 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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G738 EFS is a 1990 Kawasaki Gpz in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki Gpz models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 27,864 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 G738 EFS, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki Gpz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G738 EFS is a 1990 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 9 February 1990.

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