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G255 KAW

1990 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Black Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,659 mi
Last recorded50,659 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ900R33,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 KAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,659 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,373 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 48,559 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,166 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,854 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,385 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 44,365 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ900R?

Based on 13,133 MOT tests across 1,979 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 250
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 169
Horn not working 120
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 118
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 117
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G255 KAW is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Black with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki GPZ900R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 33,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ900R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G255 KAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ900R typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 36 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ900R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G255 KAW registered?

G255 KAW is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 25 January 1990.

Is G255 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G255 KAW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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