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E548 JBP

1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Red Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,344 mi
Last recorded59,344 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R36,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE548 JBP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,344 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,458 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 55,443 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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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E548 JBP is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Red with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E548 JBP, 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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E548 JBP is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 18 August 1987.

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