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G86 XWS

1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Black Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,331 mi
Last recorded29,331 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R26,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG86 XWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,331 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,230 miles

Fuel tank corroded , may leak in neer future.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 28,230 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,225 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 28,113 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,906 miles

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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G86 XWS is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Black with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 26,681 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 G86 XWS, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ900R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G86 XWS registered?

G86 XWS is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is G86 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G86 XWS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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