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D28 PHS

1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,770 mi
Last recorded1,770 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ100036,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD28 PHS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1000
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 1,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

o/s/f lower fairing missing

Fail 11 May 2013 17,700 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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D28 PHS is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 36,893 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 D28 PHS, 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 39 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D28 PHS registered?

D28 PHS is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000, first registered on 21 February 1987.

Is D28 PHS safe to buy?

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