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E56 OMS

1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Red Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,702 mi
Last recorded37,702 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R36,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE56 OMS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 37,702 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 37,201 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 36,894 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 35,926 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 35,310 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 34,413 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 33,362 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 33,319 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear brake binding slighty but not showing on roller brake tester.

Pass 16 May 2014 32,987 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 32,704 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 32,344 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 31,901 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 31,523 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,739 miles

R/H Handle bar very slightly bent

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 30,721 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 29,236 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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E56 OMS is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Red with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E56 OMS, 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 E56 OMS registered?

E56 OMS is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E56 OMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E56 OMS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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