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E694 CAU

1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Black Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,234 mi
Last recorded51,234 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R36,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE694 CAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 51,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 50,501 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 49,166 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

forks soft

Pass 6 Oct 2018 46,891 miles

forks slightly soft

monobush play

Pass 7 Oct 2017 44,088 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 42,486 miles

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

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

both tyres worn

chain condition

Fail 3 Sep 2016 42,486 miles

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

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

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

both tyres worn

chain condition

Pass 5 Sep 2015 39,404 miles

monoshock bush

nearside fork seal

steering headrace play

tail light

Pass 2 Jun 2014 39,390 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,339 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 34,870 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,662 miles

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

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

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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E694 CAU is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Black with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E694 CAU, 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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E694 CAU is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 12 April 1988.

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