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D573 BVV

1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Red Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,685 mi
Last recorded38,685 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R36,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD573 BVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 38,685 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 38,684 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 37,610 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 49,247 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 49,081 miles

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,717 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 48,717 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Sep 2013 47,202 miles

Centre Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 47,202 miles

Centre Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 46,580 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,580 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 44,296 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Aug 2009 42,282 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 40,689 miles

Centre Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 38,894 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,005 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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D573 BVV is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Red with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D573 BVV, 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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D573 BVV is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 14 May 1987.

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