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D73 FVC

1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Red Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,763 mi
Last recorded27,763 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R36,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD73 FVC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,763 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight misalignment of handlebars

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,694 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 24,663 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 24,600 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,550 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 23,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Upper Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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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D73 FVC is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Red with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D73 FVC, 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 D73 FVC registered?

D73 FVC is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 22 May 1987.

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