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M455 LVV

1995 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Orange Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,301 mi
Last recorded42,301 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ110029,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM455 LVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1995
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 42,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 42,105 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 42,091 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 41,495 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion borderline pass (2.3.3)

Fail 10 May 2018 41,495 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion borderline pass (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 40,884 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,635 miles

Rear brake judder evident on roller test. Acceptable on road test.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 40,280 miles

rear brake pads whilst are held in calliper sliders at moment apear to look when worn further will come out but will still be retained by pins

Pass 6 Oct 2012 39,994 miles

top yolk pinch bolt on left side has a larger gap

Fail 13 Aug 2011 38,070 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 38,070 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,169 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 37,513 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,809 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 34,796 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,023 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 33,959 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 28,275 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,023 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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M455 LVV is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Orange with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M455 LVV, 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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M455 LVV is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 20 June 1995.

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