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E798 GWC

1988 Kawasaki GPX600R

Purple Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,527 mi
Last recorded53,527 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPX600R34,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE798 GWC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPX600R
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2009 53,527 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 53,508 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 536,506 miles

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

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2007 48,690 miles

front and rear brakes feel slightly spongy

Pass 6 May 2006 48,474 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPX600R?

Based on 4,142 MOT tests across 734 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 141
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 66
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
Throttle operating incorrectly 38
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E798 GWC is a 1988 Kawasaki GPX600R in Purple with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki GPX600R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 34,581 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 GPX600R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E798 GWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPX600R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki GPX600R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E798 GWC registered?

E798 GWC is a 1988 Kawasaki GPX600R, first registered on 26 May 1988.

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