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C231 OTL

1986 Kawasaki GPZ1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,728 mi
Last recorded57,728 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GPZ100035,654 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC231 OTL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1000
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,728 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Offside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 57,722 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 56,367 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2006 55,773 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 55,773 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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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C231 OTL is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C231 OTL, 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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C231 OTL is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ1000, first registered on 7 May 1986.

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