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C437 NCU

1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Red Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,763 mi
Last recorded24,763 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R39,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC437 NCU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 24,763 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 24,731 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 24,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 24,667 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 24,666 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 24,514 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,122 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,092 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 24,083 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

front tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,064 miles

headstock bearings slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2010 24,009 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2005 22,820 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2005 22,820 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ900R?

Based on 13,133 MOT tests across 1,979 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 250
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 169
Horn not working 120
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 118
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 117
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C437 NCU is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Red with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 39,834 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 GPZ900R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C437 NCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ900R typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ900R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C437 NCU registered?

C437 NCU is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C437 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C437 NCU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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