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F168 FND

1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,471 mi
Last recorded48,471 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R35,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF168 FND
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 48,471 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 44,075 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

no number plate light

nsf indicator slightly loose

Fail 13 Oct 2012 44,075 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

no number plate light

nsf indicator slightly loose

Pass 13 Oct 2011 41,018 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,391 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 37,318 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,161 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,160 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ600R?

Based on 4,746 MOT tests across 988 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
468
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
988
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 163
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 81
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
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F168 FND is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 35,856 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 GPZ600R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 163 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F168 FND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ600R typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ600R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F168 FND registered?

F168 FND is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 23 August 1988.

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