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M44 TJW

1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Red Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,960 mi
Last recorded41,960 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R26,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 TJW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 41,960 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively slight play in rear damper linkage bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,953 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 41,944 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber linkage bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,800 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,804 miles

number plate light not working

Fail 25 Sep 2014 39,798 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

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

number plate light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,427 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 28,221 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 24,282 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 24,282 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,975 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,376 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 23,376 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

No speedo cable fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,130 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 22 May 2006 23,065 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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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M44 TJW is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Red with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M44 TJW, 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.

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What year was M44 TJW registered?

M44 TJW is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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