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B232 OLB

1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,974 mi
Last recorded30,974 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R39,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB232 OLB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 30,974 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 30,773 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 30,747 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 30,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Left exhaust front pipe has bolt missing and is slightly blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 30,300 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 30,051 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 29,678 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,079 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front tyre is wearing close to limit.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 28,775 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Small cuts in rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,399 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Small cuts in rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,937 miles

Cuts in rear tyre not showing ply/chord

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,337 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 26,687 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,274 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 26,266 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 25,332 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

padded twist grips making throttle slightly stiff ?

Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,789 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 24,789 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 24,288 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front fork anti-dive system disconnected but not affecting damping

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ600R?

Based on 4,746 MOT tests across 988 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
468
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
988
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 163
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 81
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
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B232 OLB is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 39,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ600R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 163 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B232 OLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ600R typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ600R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B232 OLB is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 30 January 1985.

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