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B488 NBF

1984 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Red Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,170 mi
Last recorded53,170 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki GPZ110030,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB488 NBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2012 53,170 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 23 May 2012 53,170 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,831 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 52,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 52,675 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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B488 NBF is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Red with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B488 NBF, 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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What year was B488 NBF registered?

B488 NBF is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 7 August 1984.

Is B488 NBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B488 NBF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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