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J497 JVV

1991 Kawasaki GPZ305

Red Petrol 306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,760 mi
Last recorded8,760 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ30524,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ497 JVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ305
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine306cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 8,760 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 8,748 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 8,549 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 8,549 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 8,534 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 8,534 miles

Front Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 8,495 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 8,477 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 8,452 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 8,318 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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J497 JVV is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ305 in Red with a 306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki GPZ305 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 24,804 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 GPZ305 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J497 JVV, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ305 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J497 JVV is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ305, first registered on 9 November 1991.

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