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P309 FVO

1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

4,297 mi
Last recorded4,297 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ110027,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 FVO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 4,297 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock radiater (2.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 4,008 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017
Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,883 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 18,862 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Indicator switch insecure loos on handlbars (1.5.4)

Position lamp switch insecure loos on handlbars (1.1.4b)

Throttle operating incorrectly loos on handlbars (6.2.1f)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking revs holding up (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 2,439 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 2,439 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2014
Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,409 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 May 2011 29,709 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 6,292 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,959 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 41,959 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 34,080 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 32,892 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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P309 FVO is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P309 FVO, 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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P309 FVO is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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