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B249 HBD

1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Orange Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,265 mi
Last recorded35,265 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R39,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB249 HBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,265 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 32,299 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,309 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,351 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 19,085 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 19,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 18,314 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 18,314 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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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B249 HBD is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Orange with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B249 HBD, 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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What year was B249 HBD registered?

B249 HBD is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 29 May 1985.

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