CarVerify

Free Car Check

C242 GOK

1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Yellow Petrol 592cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,117 mi
Last recorded40,117 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R37,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC242 GOK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,117 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,639 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,200 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 39,200 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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
Full Kawasaki GPZ600R reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C242 GOK is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Yellow with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 37,235 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C242 GOK, 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 40 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ600R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C242 GOK?

You can check the full history of C242 GOK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C242 GOK registered?

C242 GOK is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 9 May 1986.

Is C242 GOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C242 GOK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C242 GOK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C242 GOK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.