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E991 MME

1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,568 mi
Last recorded50,568 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ100036,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE991 MME
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1000
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 50,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 49,924 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Oil leak

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 47,602 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,602 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,250 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

rear tyre has cuts around the circumference of the tyre but are not deep enough to expose the ply or cords

Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,060 miles

Centre Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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E991 MME is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E991 MME, 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 E991 MME registered?

E991 MME is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000, first registered on 4 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E991 MME shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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