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P298 EWL

1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,660 mi
Last recorded17,660 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ110027,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 EWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 17,660 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 17,274 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 16,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 16,429 miles

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2020 16,429 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 15,563 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 15,545 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 13,155 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 12,439 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2014 12,439 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 10,452 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 9,436 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 9,262 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 7,775 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 7,704 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 7,548 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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P298 EWL is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P298 EWL, 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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P298 EWL is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P298 EWL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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