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B520 NPC

1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Maroon Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,878 mi
Last recorded56,878 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R39,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB520 NPC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 56,878 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 56,878 miles

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,607 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,932 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 42,932 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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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B520 NPC is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Maroon with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B520 NPC, 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 B520 NPC registered?

B520 NPC is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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