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L708 COJ

1994 Kawasaki Gpz

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,012 mi
Last recorded82,012 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Gpz31,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL708 COJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 82,012 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,751 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,497 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 81,497 miles

Rear reflector missing New reflector fitted (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 77,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake fluid level low

One tail light bulb not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

pass light switch inop

Fail 3 May 2019 77,499 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake fluid level low

One tail light bulb not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake fluid level low

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

pass light switch inop

Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,537 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 63,683 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,368 miles

rear tyre low on tread

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Oct 2012 58,343 miles

Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

rear tyre low on tread

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Sep 2011 51,919 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 51,919 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 45,668 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 38,795 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 32,306 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

advise rear engine mounting bolt loose.

advise stiffness of rear suspension.

Fail 5 Dec 2008 32,306 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

advise rear engine mounting bolt loose.

advise stiffness of rear suspension.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 25,866 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 21,620 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 19,946 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 19,915 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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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L708 COJ is a 1994 Kawasaki Gpz in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki Gpz models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 31,294 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 L708 COJ, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki Gpz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L708 COJ is a 1994 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 24 May 1994.

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