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E972 MOT

1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Blue Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,712 mi
Last recorded39,712 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R36,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE972 MOT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 39,712 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 39,712 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 39,625 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 38,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 37,500 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 37,191 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 36,450 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 35,918 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

one tail light bulb is not working

Fail 12 Jul 2021 35,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

one tail light bulb is not working

Pass 8 Jun 2020 34,979 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 34,297 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 33,517 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 33,168 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 32,995 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,295 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,632 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2010 31,632 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2009 30,808 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 30,776 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 30,317 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 30,303 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 29,711 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 28,608 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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E972 MOT is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Blue with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E972 MOT, 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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E972 MOT is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 23 May 1988.

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