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E483 NFD

1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000

Silver Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,713 mi
Last recorded46,713 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ100036,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE483 NFD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1000
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 46,713 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 46,107 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 44,739 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 44,348 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 43,717 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 13,411 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,815 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,985 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

some body panels missing

Pass 15 Jun 2013 41,283 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 41,273 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear tyre underinflated

Pass 4 May 2012 40,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 May 2011 40,356 miles

Rear Brake Hose Condition Suspect, at Rear Caliper Mounting.

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

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

Fail 7 May 2011 40,356 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake Hose Condition Suspect, at Rear Caliper Mounting.

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 39,216 miles

Front Tyre Worn Unevenly.

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

Fail 11 May 2010 39,216 miles

Front Tyre Worn Unevenly.

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 8 May 2010 39,210 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre Worn Unevenly.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 38,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 38,683 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ1000?

Based on 3,748 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
376
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 99
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 72
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
reflector on motorcycle missing 48
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
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E483 NFD is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000 in Silver with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 36,893 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 GPZ1000 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E483 NFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E483 NFD is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000, first registered on 3 November 1987.

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