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B299 RUE

1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

420 mi
Last recorded420 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R39,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB299 RUE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 420 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 420 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 57,198 miles

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

ns handlebar grip split

slight oil leak to engine

Fail 22 Nov 2013 57,198 miles

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

ns handlebar grip split

slight oil leak to engine

Pass 8 Nov 2012 56,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,159 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 56,152 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 54,940 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 54,937 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 52,895 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,895 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 21 May 2009 52,888 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 May 2008 52,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 May 2007 50,383 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 48,098 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 48,096 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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B299 RUE is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 B299 RUE, 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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B299 RUE is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 3 July 1985.

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