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M243 XYA

1995 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

5,804 mi
Last recorded5,804 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ110029,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 XYA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 5,804 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 5,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 4,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 4,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 4,511 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 3,169 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 1,236 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 1,236 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 21,146 miles

rear suspension arm rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2020 21,144 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear suspension arm rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2019 20,737 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 19,798 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 17,694 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 16,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front pad pins r clips missing

Pass 28 Jan 2015 14,038 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 11,592 miles

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

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

rear tyre has splits in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2013 11,592 miles

rear tyre has splits in tread

Pass 15 Feb 2012 11,592 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 11,593 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

exhaust noisey

Fail 12 Feb 2010

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 3,810 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 18,017 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 9,807 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

tempory baffle fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2006 9,778 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

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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M243 XYA is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki GPZ1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 29,752 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 M243 XYA, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M243 XYA registered?

M243 XYA is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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