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E494 NLJ

1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Blue Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,115 mi
Last recorded36,115 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R36,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE494 NLJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 36,115 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 36,109 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 35,484 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 35,377 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2019 35,371 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,022 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 36,022 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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E494 NLJ is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Blue with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E494 NLJ, 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 E494 NLJ registered?

E494 NLJ is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 27 November 1987.

Is E494 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E494 NLJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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