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D275 BCW

1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Green Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,195 mi
Last recorded45,195 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R36,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD275 BCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 45,195 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,945 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,657 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,247 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 44,240 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,844 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,364 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ900R?

Based on 13,133 MOT tests across 1,979 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 250
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 169
Horn not working 120
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 118
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 117
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D275 BCW is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Green with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 36,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ900R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D275 BCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ900R typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ900R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D275 BCW registered?

D275 BCW is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 24 August 1988.

Is D275 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D275 BCW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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