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P138 NKP

1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,740 mi
Last recorded1,740 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ110027,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 NKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 1,740 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021
Pass 16 Jul 2018 53,935 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,292 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 49,283 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fornt tyre has cuts in tread / but cant see cords.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 43,228 miles

Coolant leak

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 1 Mar 2014 43,228 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Coolant leak

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,983 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,886 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 46,749 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

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

drive chain would benifit from a good clean and lubing, also the bulb that lights up the number plate needs replacing.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 43,579 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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P138 NKP is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 27,114 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 P138 NKP, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P138 NKP is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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