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F989 KTL

1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Blue Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,938 mi
Last recorded39,938 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R35,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF989 KTL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 39,938 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 39,938 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength Arm (3.2.A1)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 37,501 miles

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

Front Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 37,391 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,512 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 32,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 28,592 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 28,592 miles

Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

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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F989 KTL is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Blue 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 F989 KTL, 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 F989 KTL registered?

F989 KTL is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 26 September 1988.

Is F989 KTL safe to buy?

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