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A270 OTL

1983 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Green Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

23,327 mi
Last recorded23,327 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1983 Kawasaki GPZ110033,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA270 OTL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 23,327 miles

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 23,327 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 23,326 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

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

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 23,213 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,213 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ1100?

Based on 6,363 MOT tests across 905 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
541
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
905
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 102
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 77
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
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A270 OTL is a 1983 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Green with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1983 Kawasaki GPZ1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 33,482 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 GPZ1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A270 OTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A270 OTL is a 1983 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 15 August 1983.

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