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C222 CVR

1986 Kawasaki GPZ1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,662 mi
Last recorded28,662 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GPZ100035,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC222 CVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1000
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 28,662 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 27,046 miles

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 27,042 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 27,040 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyre, outer side wall starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jun 2019 26,817 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 26,817 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 26,734 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,687 miles

front tyre cracking not down to cords

Fail 19 Apr 2017 26,681 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

front tyre cracking not down to cords

Pass 10 Nov 2015 26,237 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 26,162 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,113 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,842 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,339 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 25,349 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ1000?

Based on 3,748 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
376
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 99
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 72
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
reflector on motorcycle missing 48
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
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C222 CVR is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki GPZ1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 35,654 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 GPZ1000 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C222 CVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C222 CVR registered?

C222 CVR is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ1000, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C222 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C222 CVR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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