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N41 BKY

1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,909 mi
Last recorded49,909 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ110029,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN41 BKY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 49,909 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 48,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 46,122 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 44,290 miles

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

rear no. plate cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2022 43,069 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 43,062 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 43,062 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust mounting bolt loose o/s/r

rear axle spindle locking device missing

Pass 6 Jul 2013 39,366 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 39,350 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2010 37,595 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,909 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 36,867 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,069 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

loose wires around steering pivot.

Fail 8 Apr 2008 35,051 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

loose wires around steering pivot.

numberplate light inoperative.

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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N41 BKY is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N41 BKY, 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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N41 BKY is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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