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P347 DPY

1996 Kawasaki GPX250R

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,419 mi
Last recorded13,419 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPX250R21,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 DPY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPX250R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 13,419 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front suspension operation

Offside Front footrest condition

Rear swingarm painted

Fail 4 Feb 2019 13,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front suspension operation

Offside Front footrest condition

Rear swingarm painted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 12,727 miles

aftermarket silencers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 12,458 miles

aftermarket silencers fitted

offside front footpeg rubber missing

Pass 25 Jan 2016 12,183 miles

aftermarket exhaust/silencers fitted

condition of offside footrest

free play at gear linkage

nearside body damage

rear shock absorber condition

Fail 19 Jan 2016 12,181 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

aftermarket exhaust/silencers fitted

condition of offside footrest

free play at gear linkage

nearside body damage

rear shock absorber condition

Pass 6 Nov 2014 11,943 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

bodywork loose/damaged

frame/suspension corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 11,557 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

nearside fairing broken

play at gearchange lever

tyre wear

Fail 28 Oct 2013 11,554 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

front and rear brakes slight bind

nearside fairing broken

play at gearchange lever

tyre wear

Pass 12 Mar 2011 10,808 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 10,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2010 10,123 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,873 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 8,873 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2007 8,020 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPX250R?

Based on 1,304 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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P347 DPY is a 1996 Kawasaki GPX250R in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki GPX250R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 21,008 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 GPX250R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P347 DPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPX250R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki GPX250R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P347 DPY is a 1996 Kawasaki GPX250R, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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