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N742 SFT

1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,728 mi
Last recorded39,728 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ110029,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 SFT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 39,728 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear slight play in suspension linkages

Pass 10 May 2024 35,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 31,856 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 31,540 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 31,148 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 31,144 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 May 2017 31,131 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 30,234 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 28,666 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 27,713 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

outer wiring loom casing spilt from o/s switchgear

Fail 19 Apr 2013 26,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

outer wiring loom casing spilt from o/s switchgear

Pass 2 May 2012 25,681 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,606 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 23,658 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,746 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,608 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 21,033 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 21,033 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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N742 SFT is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 N742 SFT, 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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N742 SFT is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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