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Q261GHG

1971 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,689 mi
Last recorded28,689 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ261GHG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 28,689 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 27,300 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 26,818 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 26,816 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,219 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,582 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 23,087 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 23,079 miles

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

Front Upper Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

clocks lose not inpeding steering

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ600R?

Based on 4,746 MOT tests across 988 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
468
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
988
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 163
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 81
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
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Q261GHG is a 1971 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ600R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 163 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q261GHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ600R typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 55 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ600R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q261GHG is a 1971 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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