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H863 ARH

1991 Kawasaki GPZ305

Red Petrol 306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,654 mi
Last recorded28,654 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GPZ30524,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH863 ARH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ305
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine306cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,654 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,750 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 27,750 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 26,535 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

nearside grip damaged

rear reg plate damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2013 26,530 miles

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

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

nearside grip damaged

rear reg plate damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2012 25,393 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

reg plate poor cond

Fail 4 Sep 2012 25,369 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

reg plate poor cond

Pass 23 Jul 2011 24,229 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 24,221 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 23,312 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,923 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,000 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 21,000 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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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H863 ARH is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ305 in Red with a 306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki GPZ305 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 24,804 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 GPZ305 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H863 ARH, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ305 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H863 ARH is a 1991 Kawasaki GPZ305, first registered on 7 June 1991.

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