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E888 JLE

1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Black Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,150 mi
Last recorded53,150 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R36,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE888 JLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 53,150 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 17 May 2010 53,143 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 53,130 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 53,130 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 26 Oct 2007 52,994 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 50,709 miles

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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E888 JLE is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Black with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E888 JLE, 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 E888 JLE registered?

E888 JLE is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 9 March 1988.

Is E888 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E888 JLE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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