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E868 CUD

1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Black Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,065 mi
Last recorded45,065 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R36,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE868 CUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 45,065 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 44,865 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 44,698 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 44,684 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 44,614 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 44,067 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 44,067 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 30 May 2015 43,242 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 42,641 miles

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 42,641 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012

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

coolant & oil pipes corroded

exhaust to silencer joints poor

fuel filter deteriorated

headlamp beam on upper limit

ignition switch loose

poor reserve travel on rear brake pedal

rear brake pads & disk in poor condition

rear brake stop switch requires adjustment

Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,427 miles

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

play in gearlever splines

Pass 13 May 2010 41,988 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 41,988 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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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E868 CUD is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Black with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 E868 CUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E868 CUD registered?

E868 CUD is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 22 June 1988.

Is E868 CUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E868 CUD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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