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C554 SVV

1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

56,081 mi
Last recorded56,081 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R37,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC554 SVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 56,081 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,787 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 54,728 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2009 54,728 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2009 54,720 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2008 47,476 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 May 2008 47,476 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,537 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 41,537 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 40,159 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 40,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2005 37,922 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2005 37,922 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ600R?

Based on 4,746 MOT tests across 988 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
468
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
988
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 163
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 81
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
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C554 SVV is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 37,235 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 GPZ600R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 163 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C554 SVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ600R typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ600R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C554 SVV is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 15 July 1986.

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