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H159 KMJ

1991 Kawasaki Gpz

Red Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,758 mi
Last recorded70,758 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Gpz25,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH159 KMJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 70,758 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 70,644 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,375 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Slight lack of damping due to age & mileage (5.3.2 (b))

Tyres are showing early signs of small cracks in side wall

Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,015 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,002 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 70,002 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 69,497 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 69,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,312 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2009 69,312 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2008 69,020 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 69,020 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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H159 KMJ is a 1991 Kawasaki Gpz in Red with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki Gpz models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 25,491 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 H159 KMJ, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki Gpz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H159 KMJ registered?

H159 KMJ is a 1991 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for H159 KMJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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