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E525 DJR

1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Blue Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,076 mi
Last recorded33,076 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R36,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE525 DJR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 33,076 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 31,814 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 30,852 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 30,834 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2023 30,228 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 30,165 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 29,882 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 29,316 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 28,135 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,451 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,603 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,630 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 23,534 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 23,534 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 23,491 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 23,491 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,009 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 23,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 22,776 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 22,776 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 May 2006 22,510 miles

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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E525 DJR is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Blue with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E525 DJR, 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.

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What year was E525 DJR registered?

E525 DJR is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 3 February 1988.

Is E525 DJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E525 DJR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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