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J543 TOC

1992 Kawasaki Gpz

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,252 mi
Last recorded38,252 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Gpz32,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ543 TOC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 38,252 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swingingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak engine

Pass 6 Jan 2024 38,097 miles

Nearside Front Footrest rubber slightly deteriorated.

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lift in rear suspension linkage block bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 38,096 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 38,073 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,053 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 38,052 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,824 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 37,824 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,788 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 37,788 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 37,657 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,604 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 35,961 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,961 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,811 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,589 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 34,218 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,710 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,253 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,207 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,639 miles

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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J543 TOC is a 1992 Kawasaki Gpz in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki Gpz models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 32,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J543 TOC, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki Gpz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J543 TOC registered?

J543 TOC is a 1992 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 19 May 1992.

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