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D343 UKA

1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,243 mi
Last recorded36,243 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ100036,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD343 UKA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1000
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 36,243 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,504 miles

slight front brake inbalance

tank seal slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,985 miles

Front brake slightly binding

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

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 34,092 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 34,088 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

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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D343 UKA is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D343 UKA, 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 D343 UKA registered?

D343 UKA is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D343 UKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D343 UKA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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