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N553 OAE

2002 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,773 mi
Last recorded2,773 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ110039,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 OAE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 2,773 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 16,871 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 16,623 miles

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2022 16,606 miles

tyre pressures low /have adjusted

Fail 16 Mar 2022 16,606 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

tyre pressures low /have adjusted

Pass 1 Apr 2019 15,356 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 15,356 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 8,313 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 8,060 miles

HEADLIGHT MASK CONVERTER FITTED

Pass 7 Jun 2016 7,449 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 7,449 miles

Rear wheel insecure wheel bearings (4.2.3b)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 7,349 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 7,349 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 7,038 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 6,275 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

r/h fork tube has slight pitting

Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 48,559 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 46,560 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 46,560 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2007 44,757 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 May 2007 44,754 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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 bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake weak on the road

Pass 25 May 2006 44,244 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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N553 OAE is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki GPZ1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 39,584 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 N553 OAE, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N553 OAE is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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