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N161 ABA

1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Blue Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,891 mi
Last recorded58,891 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ110029,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 ABA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 58,891 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 58,891 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 58,822 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower rear of frame by suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,778 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 58,415 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly out of shape (4.1.3(ii))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive lower bush (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play would advise attention (2.4.A.2c)

centre stand pivot worn / corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,445 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey rear silencer joint (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

number plate cracked not effecting lay out or surcurity

Pass 29 May 2015 55,738 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear number plate cracked but still able to read correctly

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,837 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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 suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear plate is cracked but readable

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,287 miles

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

front brake draging slghtly

front tyre worn slightly uneven across tread pattern

rear number plate has a crack across but scure and read able

Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,663 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 42,143 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,007 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 34,644 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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N161 ABA is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Blue with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N161 ABA, 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.

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N161 ABA is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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