MOT reliability
Kawasaki Gpz900
56 vehicles · 451 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 56 Kawasaki Gpz900 vehicles and 451 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Gpz900 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,122 miles.
56
Vehicles
451
MOT tests
970
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Gpz900 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Gpz900 MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Steering11%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Body & structure3%
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Identification & plates0%
Kawasaki Gpz900 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 7 | 86% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 8 | 75% |
| 12 | 6 | 100% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 7 | 86% |
| 16 | 18 | 78% |
| 17 | 19 | 74% |
| 18 | 18 | 89% |
| 19 | 22 | 82% |
| 20 | 18 | 89% |
Fuel types: Petrol (56)
Most common Kawasaki Gpz900 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Gpz900 MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (15 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (12 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (9 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (8 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (5 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
Kawasaki Gpz900 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 62,657 |
| 1999 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 32,231 |
| 1998 | 1 | 16 | 94% | 61,287 |
| 1997 | 5 | 39 | 92% | 34,371 |
| 1995 | 2 | 10 | 90% | 38,143 |
| 1992 | 3 | 21 | 86% | 33,832 |
| 1991 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 46,210 |
| 1990 | 12 | 111 | 77% | 41,689 |
| 1989 | 5 | 45 | 84% | 35,594 |
| 1988 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 49,641 |
| 1987 | 1 | 21 | 81% | 83,034 |
| 1986 | 2 | 15 | 60% | 35,020 |
| 1985 | 6 | 53 | 77% | 62,412 |
| 1984 | 12 | 78 | 83% | 42,979 |
| 1975 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 39,210 |
| 1971 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 20,025 |
Kawasaki Gpz900 reliability FAQ
Across 56 Kawasaki Gpz900 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Gpz900 MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Gpz900 in our data has covered around
43,122 miles.
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