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H543 NKG

1990 Kawasaki GPZ305

Black Petrol 306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,673 mi
Last recorded35,673 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ30527,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH543 NKG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ305
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine306cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 35,673 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 35,673 miles

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing SPLIT PIN MISSING (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 35,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SWING ARM CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 34,448 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 34,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 33,911 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 32,864 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 31,634 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 31,634 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 31,039 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 30,107 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 29,802 miles

N/S+O/S FRONT FORK LEGS COROSSION VISABLE BUT ABOVE SEAL SWEPT AREA

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 29,768 miles

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

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

N/S+O/S FRONT FORK LEGS COROSSION VISABLE BUT ABOVE SEAL SWEPT AREA

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 29,415 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 29,106 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 28,750 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,392 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,851 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 27,464 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,025 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 25,673 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,493 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ305?

Based on 1,811 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
527
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Headlamp aim too low 21
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H543 NKG is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ305 in Black with a 306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki GPZ305 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 27,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ305 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H543 NKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ305 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ305 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H543 NKG registered?

H543 NKG is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ305, first registered on 3 September 1990.

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