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E565 AKN

1988 Kawasaki GPZ1000

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,233 mi
Last recorded28,233 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ100032,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE565 AKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1000
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 28,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 25,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 24,790 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 19,609 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 19,246 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

could not see front sprocket

Fail 7 Dec 2013 19,246 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

could not see front sprocket

Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,013 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

both front and rear brake discs corroding.

clutch hose insercure.

rear brake binding slightly.

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.

slight tight spots in chain.

Fail 4 Oct 2012 19,013 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

both front and rear brake discs corroding.

clutch hose insercure.

rear brake binding slightly.

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.

slight tight spots in chain.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,738 miles

slight play in rear lower suspention linkage bushes.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 18,579 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

both front brake discs pitting and corroding.

front brake binding slightly.

slight play in rear suspension linkage bushes.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,137 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 18,137 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 17,603 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake binding slightly.

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage.

Fail 27 Sep 2008 17,603 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake binding slightly.

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage.

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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E565 AKN is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ1000 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki GPZ1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 32,874 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 E565 AKN, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E565 AKN registered?

E565 AKN is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ1000, first registered on 22 July 1988.

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