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E148 TKN

1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Orange Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R36,022 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE148 TKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013
Fail 17 Jul 2012 38,921 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

grease on tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2009 37,860 miles

Frot brakes slightly out of balance

Offside rear tail light inop

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,492 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 35,492 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

one rear position bulb not working

Fail 4 Oct 2008 35,488 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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E148 TKN is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Orange 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 E148 TKN, 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 E148 TKN registered?

E148 TKN is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 2 October 1987.

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