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D533 GVC

1996 Kawasaki GPZ1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,492 mi
Last recorded25,492 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD533 GVC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 25,492 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 86,674 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

camchain rattling

rear tyre has cut in tread

speedometer not working

Fail 1 May 2013 86,674 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

camchain rattling

clutch lever operating rod worn

front caliper slider seals worn

rear tyre has cut in tread

speedometer not working

Pass 2 Dec 2011 85,816 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

front tyre perishing

nearside drive chain split link fitted

tape on headlamp to cover offside kick up

Fail 13 Sep 2011 85,790 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 85,581 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 85,561 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,077 miles

disks worn/headlamp taped /exaust poor /some play in suspenshion bushes

Fail 20 Oct 2008 84,065 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Inner Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 82,624 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ1000?

Based on 3,748 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
376
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 99
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 72
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
reflector on motorcycle missing 48
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
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D533 GVC is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ1000 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D533 GVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D533 GVC is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1000, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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