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B760 AYB

1985 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Red Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

36,491 mi
Last recorded36,491 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki GPZ110030,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB760 AYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 36,491 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 36,479 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 36,122 miles

Nearside Front Slight oil leak from engine.

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 36,102 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Slight oil leak from engine.

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 35,679 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 34,946 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 34,687 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 34,687 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 34,640 miles

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

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 34,473 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2016 33,813 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,252 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

number plate in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,347 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

number plate in poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2011 31,772 miles

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

left steering stop poor and close to tank onl ock

number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,772 miles

left steering stop poor and close to tank onl ock

number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Aug 2010 30,647 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 30,604 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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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B760 AYB is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Red with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 B760 AYB, 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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B760 AYB is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 9 April 1985.

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