MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,029 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
fairing bracket slighty insecure
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Centre Rear Lower Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)
Outer Front Upper Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ900R?
Based on 13,133 MOT tests across 1,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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.
C498 EFC is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Black with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 C498 EFC, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of C498 EFC?
You can check the full history of C498 EFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was C498 EFC registered?
C498 EFC is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 29 January 1986.
Is C498 EFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for C498 EFC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C498 EFC 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 C498 EFC. 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.