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F386 RTW

1989 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,940 mi
Last recorded64,940 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ600R36,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF386 RTW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 64,940 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 64,882 miles

Coolant leak ()

engine running lumpy on tick over

Pass 4 Aug 2023 64,775 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak of engine ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine running lumpy

Pass 17 Oct 2022 64,501 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 64,503 miles

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 64,580 miles

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking carbs (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,376 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 64,355 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort after test left disc cold right disc hot (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 63,120 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 63,120 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Rear reflector missing reflector fitted (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 63,771 miles

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

Rear Reduced damping effect

Pass 22 May 2018 61,514 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 61,297 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 60,802 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 60,308 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 59,419 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 58,109 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 57,028 miles

Single seat only - no pillion footrests fitted

Pass 8 May 2012 57,028 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 55,846 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,447 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 54,033 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 52,807 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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F386 RTW is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki GPZ600R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 36,566 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F386 RTW, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ600R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F386 RTW is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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