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P955 RHV

1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Red Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,630 mi
Last recorded42,630 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R26,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 RHV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 42,630 miles

Central Rear Inner Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 42,480 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 42,444 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 42,444 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 42,231 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 42,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,038 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,826 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 41,583 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 40,967 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,321 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 39,266 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,035 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 36,968 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 36,954 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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P955 RHV is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R in Red with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P955 RHV, 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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P955 RHV is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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