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D914 XVL

1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Red Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,821 mi
Last recorded22,821 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R36,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD914 XVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 22,821 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 22,743 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 22,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2014 22,583 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,340 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 22,198 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 21,527 miles

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

seat lose but not insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2011 21,527 miles

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

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

seat lose but not insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,815 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 35,789 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 35,781 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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D914 XVL is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Red with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D914 XVL, 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 D914 XVL registered?

D914 XVL is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 19 May 1987.

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