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G816 MAW

1990 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Red Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

27,665 mi
Last recorded27,665 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ900R33,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG816 MAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 27,665 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 25,161 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 25,161 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 23,442 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 23,429 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 23,416 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 21,978 miles

Offside Front throttle grip worn

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 16,427 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 16,414 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 13,292 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 13,115 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 7,280 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 7,280 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 101,096 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 95,021 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 85,212 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 77,944 miles

throttle rubber sticking on bar end

Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,538 miles

throttle rubber sticking on bar end

Pass 5 Feb 2011 67,636 miles

Offside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 61,515 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 56,870 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 45,466 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 40,491 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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G816 MAW is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Red with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G816 MAW, 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 G816 MAW registered?

G816 MAW is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 26 June 1990.

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The MOT history for G816 MAW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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