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C466 NHG

1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Red Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,496 mi
Last recorded60,496 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R39,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC466 NHG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 60,496 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 59,993 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 59,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 59,536 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 58,515 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 58,515 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 57,985 miles

Front tyre perishing

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre perishing

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 56,786 miles

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

Front Tyre perishing

Rear Tyre perishing

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 56,786 miles

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

Front Tyre perishing

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre perishing

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 55,506 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 55,506 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,139 miles

Front tyre perishing

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 53,502 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 51,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 47,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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C466 NHG is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Red with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C466 NHG, 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 C466 NHG registered?

C466 NHG is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 20 June 1986.

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