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E871 RKH

1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,177 mi
Last recorded70,177 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ100036,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE871 RKH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1000
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 70,177 miles

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

Nearside Front HANDLEBAR GRIP SLIGHTLY INSECURE

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

Rear NO PLATE DE-LAMINATING.

Pass 31 Jul 2021 69,636 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear No plate delaminating.

Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,596 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 68,590 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Superficial cracking on tyre wall.

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2019 66,497 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 65,559 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,902 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 63,641 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 61,201 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 61,090 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 61,008 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ1000?

Based on 3,748 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
376
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 99
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 72
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
reflector on motorcycle missing 48
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
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E871 RKH is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 36,893 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ1000 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E871 RKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E871 RKH registered?

E871 RKH is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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