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F706 NLA

1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,302 mi
Last recorded38,302 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R35,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF706 NLA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ600R
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 38,302 miles

Rear slight play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Fail 26 Feb 2026 38,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear slight play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2025 97,565 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 96,837 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 96,773 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2023 96,556 miles

Engine oil leak

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 95,177 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Handlebar grip slightly damaged

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT. CUTS IN REAR TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket Carrier Bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 95,176 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up SPROCKET CARRIER BEARING/ AT REAR WHEEL (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Handlebar grip slightly damaged

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT. CUTS IN REAR TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 93,582 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Handlebar Grip Slightly Damaged

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket Carrier Bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 91,037 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 89,871 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside grip slightly damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Registration plate light not working

Pass 31 May 2017 88,809 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 88,806 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 87,852 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 87,852 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking throttle (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 May 2015 85,278 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear suspension squeaky(poss. dry bearings)

Fail 16 May 2015 85,276 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear suspension squeaky(poss. dry bearings)

Pass 13 May 2014 82,565 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 80,791 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

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

cut in rear tyre.

slight play in foot peg pins all 4.

Pass 14 May 2012 80,055 miles

slight play in foot peg pins all 4 !

Pass 6 May 2011 78,957 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 78,005 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 77,061 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 75,418 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake binding.

Rear brake binding.

Rear disc worn.

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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F706 NLA is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 35,856 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 GPZ600R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 163 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F706 NLA, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ600R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F706 NLA is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R, first registered on 2 September 1988.

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