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S891 JSM

1998 Kawasaki Gpz

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,918 mi
Last recorded59,918 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Gpz21,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 JSM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,918 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 59,918 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 59,742 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 59,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,110 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 59,102 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 58,959 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,837 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 58,837 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 58,248 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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S891 JSM is a 1998 Kawasaki Gpz in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Gpz models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 21,389 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 Gpz fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S891 JSM, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki Gpz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S891 JSM is a 1998 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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