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N651 BEF

1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R

White Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

37,176 mi
Last recorded37,176 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R26,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN651 BEF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 37,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 37,176 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 36,962 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 36,620 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,426 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

offside front forkseal leg has slight misying of oil

Fail 19 Sep 2013 36,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

offside front forkseal leg has slight misying of oil

Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,491 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 32,159 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,159 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,495 miles

forks with slight leak

steering alignment slightly out

Fail 14 Jul 2010 30,475 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

forks with slight leak

steering alignment slightly out

Pass 4 Jul 2009 28,442 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 28,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,699 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 26,699 miles

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

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,822 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 21,822 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 May 2006 15,367 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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N651 BEF is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R in White with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N651 BEF, 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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N651 BEF is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 4 July 1996.

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The MOT history for N651 BEF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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