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C960 BOU

1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,944 mi
Last recorded72,944 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R37,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC960 BOU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 72,944 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,776 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated corrosion (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed bad routing of line (3.2.B3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,318 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 12,291 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,273 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,875 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 70,871 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 69,278 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 68,017 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 66,816 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 65,860 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 63,598 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear 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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C960 BOU is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C960 BOU, 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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C960 BOU is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 10 January 1986.

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The MOT history for C960 BOU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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