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F940 BNW

1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,114 mi
Last recorded32,114 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R35,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF940 BNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 32,114 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 32,103 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 32,043 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 31,825 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 31,488 miles

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

exhaust bandage repaired

front brake slightly binding

n/s/r sidelight not working

Fail 4 Jul 2014 31,455 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Speedometer drive cable broken/insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,647 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

front brake discs well scored and worn

front suspension stiff

front tyre low on tread

Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,539 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,284 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,213 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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F940 BNW is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 F940 BNW, 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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F940 BNW is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 9 November 1988.

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