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A657 OWT

1984 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Red Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,500 mi
Last recorded10,500 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki GPZ110030,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA657 OWT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 10,500 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 10,435 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 10,432 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 10,425 miles

Offside Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength caliper slide (3.2.A1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 10,425 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pad down to metal (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jan 2015 10,419 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 10,391 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

front fork legs damp throttle control irratic

Pass 19 Nov 2012 10,322 miles

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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A657 OWT is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Red with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Kawasaki GPZ1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 30,404 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 A657 OWT, 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 42 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A657 OWT is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 24 May 1984.

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