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P31 DRD

1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Blue Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,301 mi
Last recorded63,301 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ110029,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 DRD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 63,301 miles

Nearside Mudguard insecure sidecar mudguard bracket cracked at weld ,mudguard still secure ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 61,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 60,566 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 60,566 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 59,202 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 59,200 miles

Nearside Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected sidecar (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 58,049 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 58,039 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 58,019 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 56,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,418 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 54,383 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 54,383 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,045 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 53,045 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,862 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 50,322 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 49,742 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,445 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,492 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 46,350 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,687 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 44,671 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,852 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,063 miles

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

number plate lamp cover

Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,734 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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P31 DRD is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Blue with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 P31 DRD, 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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What year was P31 DRD registered?

P31 DRD is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P31 DRD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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