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E687 AAM

1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Blue Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,544 mi
Last recorded30,544 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R36,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE687 AAM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 30,544 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre date 2001

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 29,936 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 28,426 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 27,608 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 26,690 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,600 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 26,045 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 26,020 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 25,429 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 25,272 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 25,272 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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E687 AAM is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Blue with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E687 AAM, 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 E687 AAM registered?

E687 AAM is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 16 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E687 AAM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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