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W294 PUY

2000 Kawasaki Gpz

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

35,283 mi
Last recorded35,283 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki Gpz30,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW294 PUY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 35,283 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil Leak

Fail 2 Oct 2023 35,283 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil Leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2023 35,267 miles

Front Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil Leaking

Fail 24 Aug 2023 35,251 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Steering linkage locking device missing Rear Wheel Nut (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc fractured Disc Cracks (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Swing Arm/Centre Stand (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 30,746 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 30,452 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,346 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,108 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 25,108 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 24,656 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 24,656 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 23,639 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 23,639 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,907 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 22,907 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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W294 PUY is a 2000 Kawasaki Gpz in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki Gpz models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 30,346 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 W294 PUY, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki Gpz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W294 PUY registered?

W294 PUY is a 2000 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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