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C972 YFA

1986 Kawasaki Gpz

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,843 mi
Last recorded17,843 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2006
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki Gpz31,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC972 YFA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGpz
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2006 17,843 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 17,841 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Gpz?

Based on 3,134 MOT tests across 398 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
612
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
398
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 61
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 32
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C972 YFA is a 1986 Kawasaki Gpz in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki Gpz models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 31,076 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 Gpz fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C972 YFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Gpz typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Kawasaki Gpz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C972 YFA registered?

C972 YFA is a 1986 Kawasaki Gpz, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C972 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C972 YFA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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