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C409 BSR

1986 Kawasaki GPZ1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,767 mi
Last recorded41,767 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GPZ100035,654 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC409 BSR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1000
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 41,767 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 41,077 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 May 2023 41,063 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 40,920 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 40,920 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking do not drive (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 40,198 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front wheel bearing not tested

Central Rear wheel bearing not tested

Nearside Front speedo cable insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2017 40,891 miles

Central Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 40,890 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 39,332 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 37,839 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,273 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2011 37,128 miles

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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C409 BSR is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C409 BSR, 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 C409 BSR registered?

C409 BSR is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ1000, first registered on 3 July 1986.

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