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N480 VPC

1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Blue Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,300 mi
Last recorded46,300 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ110029,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 VPC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 46,300 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 46,300 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 39,411 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

advise rear valve adapter fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2020 38,065 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 36,631 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,471 miles

Nearside Front advise foot peg rubber damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,235 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

advise front nearside foot peg worn

advise rusty swing arm

Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,293 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,367 miles

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

slight damage to number plate

slight wear inrear cush drive

Fail 5 Sep 2013 29,367 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

rear cush drive slightly worn

slight damage to number plate

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,749 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

tyre valves on front & rear wheels starting to perish

Pass 23 Jul 2011 27,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 27,025 miles

chain has tight spots along full length

front tyre worn uneven close to legal limit

number plate lower edge broken

Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,168 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

chain rusty

nearside front flasher lamp has tape repair to mounting stem

number plate broken on corner however still legible

Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,990 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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N480 VPC is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Blue with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N480 VPC, 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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N480 VPC is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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