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C816 RUF

1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Blue Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,140 mi
Last recorded67,140 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R37,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC816 RUF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,140 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 67,141 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 63,705 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 63,705 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 63,202 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 62,795 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 62,795 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 May 2010 62,536 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 62,536 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 60,991 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 59,614 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 56,233 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,427 miles

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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C816 RUF is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Blue with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C816 RUF, 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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C816 RUF is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 24 April 1986.

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