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C73 VMX

1997 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Blue Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

24,806 mi
Last recorded24,806 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ600R37,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC73 VMX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 24,806 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,040 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,660 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 40,660 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,033 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 37,033 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2011 36,783 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 36,437 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,437 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,776 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 35,701 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,065 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 35,065 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,109 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 30,073 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2005 30,059 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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C73 VMX is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Blue with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki GPZ600R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 37,033 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 C73 VMX, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ600R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C73 VMX registered?

C73 VMX is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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