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F921 JJR

1988 Kawasaki GPX600R

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,155 mi
Last recorded43,155 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPX600R34,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF921 JJR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPX600R
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 42,082 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

after market brake hoses fitted

after market foot pegs fitted

horn insecure

rear panel loose

Fail 28 Feb 2019 42,035 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

after market brake hoses fitted

after market foot pegs fitted

free play at throttle

horn insecure

rear panel loose

Pass 3 Feb 2012 41,761 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Rear brake binding slightly

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

freeplay at clutch lever

freeplay at throttle

gear lever free play

indicator switch slightly loose

rear tyre perished

throttle slightly sticky

Fail 2 Feb 2012 41,756 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Rear brake binding slightly

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

freeplay at clutch lever

freeplay at throttle

gear lever free play

indicator switch slightly loose

rear tyre perished

throttle slightly sticky

Pass 1 Feb 2011 38,903 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 38,903 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,256 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 32,963 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear tyre is flat

Pass 23 Nov 2006 31,714 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Sep 2005 27,200 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 27,200 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPX600R?

Based on 4,142 MOT tests across 734 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 141
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 66
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
Throttle operating incorrectly 38
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F921 JJR is a 1988 Kawasaki GPX600R in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki GPX600R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 34,581 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 GPX600R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F921 JJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPX600R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki GPX600R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F921 JJR registered?

F921 JJR is a 1988 Kawasaki GPX600R, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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