MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,913 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ1000?
Based on 3,748 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.
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C242 GJO is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ1000 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 C242 GJO, 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 C242 GJO registered?
C242 GJO is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ1000, first registered on 26 March 1986.
Is C242 GJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for C242 GJO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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