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C75 FVU

1986 Kawasaki GPZ1000

Purple Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,233 mi
Last recorded34,233 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GPZ100035,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC75 FVU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1000
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 34,233 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 33,413 miles

Front brakes slight judder.

Rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 4 Nov 2017 29,961 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 29,952 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 29,711 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,698 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 29,698 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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C75 FVU is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ1000 in Purple with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki GPZ1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 35,654 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 C75 FVU, 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 40 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C75 FVU registered?

C75 FVU is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ1000, first registered on 20 June 1986.

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The MOT history for C75 FVU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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