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J482 MBB

1992 Kawasaki Gpz

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,591 mi
Last recorded15,591 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Gpz32,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ482 MBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 15,591 miles

Rear rear suspension stiff

Pass 18 Sep 2019 15,141 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing rear suspension stiff (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2017 14,087 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 29,398 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 29,398 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2007 28,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Jan 2006 24,495 miles

Front Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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J482 MBB is a 1992 Kawasaki Gpz in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki Gpz models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 32,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J482 MBB, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki Gpz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J482 MBB is a 1992 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 31 May 1992.

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The MOT history for J482 MBB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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