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B696 JGM

1985 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Purple Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,019 mi
Last recorded29,019 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki GPZ110030,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB696 JGM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,019 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 27,073 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,053 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,982 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,480 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 26,456 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 May 2006 26,087 miles

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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B696 JGM is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Purple with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki GPZ1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 30,313 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B696 JGM, 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 41 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B696 JGM registered?

B696 JGM is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 14 May 1985.

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The MOT history for B696 JGM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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