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P608 MLC

1996 Kawasaki GPX600R

Red Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,789 mi
Last recorded27,789 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPX600R19,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 MLC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPX600R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,789 miles

drive chain requires lubrication

Fail 2 Mar 2013 27,779 miles

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

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

drive chain requires lubrication

Pass 9 May 2011 26,276 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 25,647 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,622 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 23,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2008 20,791 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,768 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 20,766 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPX600R?

Based on 4,142 MOT tests across 734 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 141
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 66
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
Throttle operating incorrectly 38
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P608 MLC is a 1996 Kawasaki GPX600R in Red with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki GPX600R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 19,995 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 GPX600R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P608 MLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPX600R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki GPX600R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P608 MLC registered?

P608 MLC is a 1996 Kawasaki GPX600R, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P608 MLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P608 MLC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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