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E463 JDL

1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Blue Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,857 mi
Last recorded37,857 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R35,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE463 JDL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 37,857 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 37,468 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 37,459 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,053 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,833 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,112 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

fairing cracked around o/s indicator unit!

riders seat ripped pvc!

Fail 15 Jul 2008 30,112 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

fairing cracked around o/s indicator unit!

riders seat ripped pvc!

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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E463 JDL is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Blue with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 35,856 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 E463 JDL, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ600R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E463 JDL is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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