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D975 FHN

1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Red Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

52,892 mi
Last recorded52,892 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R36,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD975 FHN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2011 52,892 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

n/s front indicator has been badly repaired

rear brake disc worn below service limit

Pass 21 May 2010 50,361 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn below service limits

Fail 7 May 2010 50,352 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake component is fractured (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn below service limits

play in rear cush drive

Fail 27 Oct 2009 49,360 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 44,545 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 44,545 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 41,906 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 41,903 miles

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

Exhaust hits swingarm

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 40,952 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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D975 FHN is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Red with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 D975 FHN, 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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D975 FHN is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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