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H258 PNO

1997 Kawasaki Gpz

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

29,896 mi
Last recorded29,896 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Gpz40,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH258 PNO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 29,896 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 29,865 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 29,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 43,493 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 43,493 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,962 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 42,417 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2008 42,387 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2007 41,654 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 41,654 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 41,101 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 41,101 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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H258 PNO is a 1997 Kawasaki Gpz in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Gpz models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 40,662 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 H258 PNO, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki Gpz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H258 PNO registered?

H258 PNO is a 1997 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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