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D875 YLB

1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000

Green Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

470 mi
Last recorded470 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ100036,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD875 YLB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1000
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 470 miles

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

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

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2012 470 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2010 354 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 354 miles

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,596 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,630 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 48,599 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,388 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 46,388 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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

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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D875 YLB is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000 in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D875 YLB, 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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D875 YLB is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000, first registered on 9 January 1987.

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