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C505 JGC

1985 Kawasaki GPZ1000

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,267 mi
Last recorded37,267 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki GPZ100030,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC505 JGC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1000
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 37,267 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 7,196 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 37,133 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 7,031 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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C505 JGC is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ1000 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki GPZ1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 30,544 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 C505 JGC, 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 41 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C505 JGC registered?

C505 JGC is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ1000, first registered on 23 December 1985.

Is C505 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C505 JGC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C505 JGC have outstanding finance?

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