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E243 WRH

1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Red Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,266 mi
Last recorded56,266 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R36,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE243 WRH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 56,266 miles

Offside Lock stop damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2024 56,260 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 56,243 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 56,226 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 56,217 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 56,201 miles

horn noise weak at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2019 56,185 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,185 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 56,185 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking Tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ900R?

Based on 13,133 MOT tests across 1,979 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 250
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 169
Horn not working 120
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 118
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 117
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E243 WRH is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Red with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 36,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ900R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E243 WRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ900R typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ900R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E243 WRH registered?

E243 WRH is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 17 June 1988.

Is E243 WRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E243 WRH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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