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M786 VBV

1995 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Blue Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,684 mi
Last recorded4,684 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GPZ110029,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM786 VBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 4,684 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 3,994 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 3,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 3,163 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 2,627 miles

OIL LEAK

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 2,627 miles

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2017 2,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 2,124 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure Bolt missing from footrests and brake pedal hanger (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 890 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 881 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 184 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

front mudguard insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2013 23,874 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,874 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 18,775 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 18,769 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,636 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,274 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,769 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 15,769 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 15,542 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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M786 VBV is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Blue with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M786 VBV, 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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M786 VBV is a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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