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L949 RWR

1994 Kawasaki GPZ305

Blue Petrol 305cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

20,021 mi
Last recorded20,021 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPZ30524,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL949 RWR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ305
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine305cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 20,021 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre old by date

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 20,021 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre old by date

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 18,708 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 17,711 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 17,186 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 16,209 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 15,173 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 15,038 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 15,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 13,289 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 13,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 12,644 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nail in rear tyre

clutch lever pivots slightly worn

gear select pivots slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2013 12,139 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 12,133 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 12,126 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 11,406 miles

Front tyre has a small cut but has no cords or ply visible.

Slight fluctuation on rear brake.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 6,895 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 6,868 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 6,868 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2007 6,724 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 6,289 miles

Nearside Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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L949 RWR is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ305 in Blue with a 305cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki GPZ305 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 24,478 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 L949 RWR, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ305 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L949 RWR is a 1994 Kawasaki GPZ305, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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