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D653 DOT

1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,734 mi
Last recorded98,734 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R37,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD653 DOT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 98,734 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower shock linkage slight play

Fail 26 Jul 2018 98,718 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower shock linkage slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2014 98,642 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 98,442 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 98,442 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 98,416 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 98,403 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 98,304 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 98,283 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2007 98,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 37,906 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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D653 DOT is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 37,235 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D653 DOT, 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 40 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ600R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D653 DOT is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 2 August 1986.

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