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B680 LRA

1997 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,660 mi
Last recorded33,660 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ600R37,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB680 LRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,660 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 33,528 miles

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,776 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 30,079 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 30,063 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,352 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 29,352 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 28,789 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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B680 LRA is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki GPZ600R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 37,033 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 B680 LRA, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ600R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B680 LRA registered?

B680 LRA is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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