MOT reliability

Kawasaki Gpz305

Q: Is the Kawasaki Gpz305 reliable?

Across 370 Kawasaki Gpz305 vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Gpz305?

The typical Kawasaki Gpz305 in our data has covered around 28,008 miles.

370 vehicles · 1,814 completed MOT tests analysed

79%

MOT pass rate

Based on 370 Kawasaki Gpz305 vehicles and 1,814 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Gpz305 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,008 miles.

370

Vehicles

1,814

MOT tests

1,083

Avg miles / year

0.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Gpz305 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Gpz305 MOT tests:

Other92%
Steering11%
Brakes10%
Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Lamps & electrical2%
Body & structure2%
Seatbelts & equipment0%
Visibility0%

Kawasaki Gpz305 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Gpz305's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
7	2	100%
8	4	75%
9	19	95%
10	42	76%
11	55	84%
12	79	82%
13	95	81%
14	126	74%
15	129	81%
16	143	80%
17	136	84%
18	112	79%
19	111	78%
20	97	80%

Fuel types: Petrol (370)

Most common Kawasaki Gpz305 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Gpz305 MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (57 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (52 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (44 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (43 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (35 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (31 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (31 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (27 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (26 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (26 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (24 times)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (23 times)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (22 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (21 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (21 times)

Kawasaki Gpz305 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1999	1	1	100%	24,419
1998	2	18	72%	15,147
1997	11	52	85%	18,138
1996	33	214	84%	24,394
1995	28	172	83%	23,982
1994	22	131	77%	29,049
1993	37	160	81%	28,434
1992	46	252	80%	28,109
1991	44	243	81%	23,964
1990	40	163	75%	36,684
1989	26	86	77%	26,334
1988	25	105	75%	41,627
1987	22	109	74%	27,713
1986	9	21	76%	27,276
1985	14	46	74%	22,807
1984	6	20	70%	24,424
1983	4	21	76%	21,142

Kawasaki Gpz305 reliability FAQ

Across 370 Kawasaki Gpz305 vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Gpz305 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).

The typical Kawasaki Gpz305 in our data has covered around 28,008 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Gpz305

See how the Kawasaki Gpz305 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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