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N275 CJK

1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Black Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,689 mi
Last recorded37,689 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R26,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN275 CJK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 37,689 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 36,781 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 36,679 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 36,536 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 36,412 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 36,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,089 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 35,888 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 35,182 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 35,179 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight fluid misting

Pass 27 Feb 2018 34,377 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 34,377 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded lever not returning (3.2.A1h)

Front Brake component is excessively corroded calipers seized (3.1.5)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released caused by font brake lever not returning (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake caliper binding (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 34,097 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 34,091 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,873 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,860 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,697 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 32,697 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Upper Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2006 31,493 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 31,493 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

rear brake pads worn low

slight binding to rear brake

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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N275 CJK is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Black with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N275 CJK, 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 N275 CJK registered?

N275 CJK is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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