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B486 CML

1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,281 mi
Last recorded42,281 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R39,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB486 CML
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,281 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,062 miles

brake lever travel

Fail 29 Feb 2012 41,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,310 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 38,310 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,276 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 33,465 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,211 miles

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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B486 CML is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Black 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 B486 CML, 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 B486 CML registered?

B486 CML is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 5 July 1985.

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The MOT history for B486 CML shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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