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N194 AMO

1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Blue Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,466 mi
Last recorded58,466 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ110029,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN194 AMO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 58,466 miles

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

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

Front And Rear Tyres Uneven Wear

Front Footrest Anti Slip Rubbers Missing

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 58,466 miles

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

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

Front And Rear Tyres Uneven Wear

Front Footrest Anti Slip Rubbers Missing

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 51,966 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

N/S/F Footrest Rubber Missing

Fail 2 Jul 2024 51,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

N/S/F Footrest Rubber Missing

Rear Footrest operation

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 45,667 miles

Offside Rear rear brake piston damp but not affecting brake performance

Fail 29 Jun 2023 45,641 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess rear drive chain various links seized (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements rear brake switch action not bringing brake light on, needs adjustment (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear brake piston damp but not affecting brake performance

Pass 5 Jul 2022 40,800 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 40,800 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 36,592 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 35,370 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 35,347 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 33,815 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,940 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,223 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,118 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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N194 AMO is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Blue with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N194 AMO, 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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N194 AMO is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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