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VUG 225X

1981 Kawasaki Gpz

Red Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,025 mi
Last recorded56,025 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUG 225X
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2006 56,025 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 56,001 miles

Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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VUG 225X is a 1981 Kawasaki Gpz in Red with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VUG 225X, 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 45 years old, this Kawasaki Gpz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VUG 225X registered?

VUG 225X is a 1981 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 5 August 1981.

Is VUG 225X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUG 225X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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