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E642 FVL

1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Red Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,110 mi
Last recorded24,110 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R36,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE642 FVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2014 24,110 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 24,110 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 23,710 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 23,709 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 23,353 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,681 miles

slight free play in mono shock links

Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,404 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 21,404 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 20,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,075 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,208 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 18,496 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,496 miles

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

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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E642 FVL is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Red with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E642 FVL, 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 E642 FVL registered?

E642 FVL is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 22 April 1988.

Is E642 FVL safe to buy?

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