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N23 RUS

1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

26,731 mi
Last recorded26,731 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ110029,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 RUS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 26,731 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 26,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bottom of downpipes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 26,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bottom of downpipes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 24,770 miles

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

Front brake calipers showing signs of recently having leaked. further inspection required

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 24,770 miles

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

Front brake calipers showing signs of recently having leaked. further inspection required

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 24,760 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 24,695 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 24,040 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 22,264 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 21,692 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 21,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 21,638 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 21,625 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 21,572 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 20,998 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 20,998 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 20,790 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 19,841 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 19,841 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,253 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 13,834 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 13,822 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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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N23 RUS is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N23 RUS, 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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What year was N23 RUS registered?

N23 RUS is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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