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A805 KWD

1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Red Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,267 mi
Last recorded31,267 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R37,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA805 KWD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ900R
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 31,267 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 31,119 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rotten and repaired on balancer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 30,380 miles

2 bolts missing from exhaust mountings, but system remains secure.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive with some stiff links. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has had temporary repair to centre balance pipe and leaks around repair. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear top shock absorber bush has free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp has rotted off from centre balance pipe, but does not leak from this joint.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 30,092 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,358 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 27,879 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 27,786 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 27,585 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,464 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,255 miles

Front brake binding slightly..

Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,120 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 27,120 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,553 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,111 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 26,111 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,929 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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A805 KWD is a 1984 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 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 37,636 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 A805 KWD, 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 42 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ900R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A805 KWD is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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