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B601 XOW

1985 Kawasaki Gpz

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,878 mi
Last recorded39,878 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki Gpz29,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB601 XOW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 39,878 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 37,322 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 37,310 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 37,310 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 37,261 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,178 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 35,174 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 35,153 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 35,092 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,831 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 34,831 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 33,376 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Gpz?

Based on 3,134 MOT tests across 398 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
612
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
398
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 61
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 32
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B601 XOW is a 1985 Kawasaki Gpz in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki Gpz models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 29,666 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 Gpz fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B601 XOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Gpz typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Kawasaki Gpz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B601 XOW registered?

B601 XOW is a 1985 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B601 XOW safe to buy?

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