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F953 FFC

1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,864 mi
Last recorded24,864 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R35,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF953 FFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,864 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,799 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 24,797 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,617 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 24,617 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 24,584 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,028 miles

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

Travel on rear brake lever in testers opinion a little too much, Brake works normally allowing for extra travel at time of testing

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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F953 FFC is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F953 FFC, 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 F953 FFC registered?

F953 FFC is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 7 October 1988.

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