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D38 EFA

1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,907 mi
Last recorded40,907 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R36,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD38 EFA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 40,907 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 40,907 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 21 May 2020 40,907 miles

Revs alter turning steering

Pass 30 Jun 2018 39,848 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 39,848 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 38,393 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 38,298 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,894 miles

Front tyre slightly perished.

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Jun 2016 36,828 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front tyre slightly perished.

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,120 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 35,101 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)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 33,188 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 33,182 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,586 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,757 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,833 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,493 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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D38 EFA is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 36,022 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 D38 EFA, 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 39 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ600R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D38 EFA registered?

D38 EFA is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 22 May 1987.

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