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N857 YND

1995 Kawasaki Gpz

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,143 mi
Last recorded49,143 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Gpz28,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 YND
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 49,143 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 48,476 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,437 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 48,432 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 48,215 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 47,861 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 47,468 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 47,464 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 47,172 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 47,172 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,360 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,255 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 43,255 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 41,469 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 37,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 36,525 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 34,519 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 32,128 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,501 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 28,501 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 27,409 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 26,239 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,550 miles

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

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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N857 YND is a 1995 Kawasaki Gpz in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki Gpz models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 28,549 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 N857 YND, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki Gpz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N857 YND registered?

N857 YND is a 1995 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 1 November 1995.

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