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B216 NUE

1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Red Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,797 mi
Last recorded81,797 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R37,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB216 NUE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,797 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,393 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,020 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 81,020 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 80,796 miles

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

front tyre perished

Fail 3 May 2013 80,796 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

front tyre perished

Pass 2 Aug 2011 79,941 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

seat bolts loose and require tightening seat secure

Fail 2 Aug 2011 79,941 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

seat bolts loose and require tightening seat secure

Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,982 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 77,982 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 77,952 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 77,460 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 77,429 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 76,600 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 76,600 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 76,644 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 75,880 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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B216 NUE is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Red with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B216 NUE, 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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B216 NUE is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 5 November 1984.

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