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E12 THR

1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Blue Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

34,330 mi
Last recorded34,330 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ110029,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 THR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 34,330 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 33,895 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 33,663 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 33,500 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 32,523 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,342 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 29,904 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 29,864 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 296,864 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess play in bearing and rubber cushion drive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,697 miles

Offside riders footpeg secure but swivels

Fail 12 Sep 2016 29,697 miles

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

Offside riders footpeg secure but swivels

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,462 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,285 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 28,338 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 28,337 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,618 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,909 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,326 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 25,326 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,044 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 22,021 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,021 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 20,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,164 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 18,364 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 18,364 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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E12 THR is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Blue with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 29,367 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 E12 THR, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E12 THR registered?

E12 THR is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is E12 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E12 THR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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