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A477 OWL

1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Multi-colour Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,076 mi
Last recorded42,076 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R37,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA477 OWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1984
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 42,076 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 41,683 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 41,673 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush shock absorber upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,657 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,635 miles

Fuel tank showing signs of rust , but not leaking

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ900R?

Based on 13,133 MOT tests across 1,979 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 250
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 169
Horn not working 120
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 118
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 117
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A477 OWL is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Multi-colour with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 37,636 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 GPZ900R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A477 OWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ900R typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ900R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A477 OWL registered?

A477 OWL is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 8 June 1984.

Is A477 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A477 OWL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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