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P49 UDD

1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,478 mi
Last recorded15,478 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GPZ110029,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 UDD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 15,478 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 15,478 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 13,363 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 53,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 53,798 miles

Drive chain worn to excess HAS TIGHT SPOTS (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 51,287 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 50,242 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 45,327 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 45,097 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey centre of front pipes (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 44,585 miles

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

nos plate light not illuminating

Pass 13 Jun 2015 43,005 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 43,005 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2014 42,317 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 42,295 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,309 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,129 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 36,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,685 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 30,869 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,869 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 28,159 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 May 2006 25,437 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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P49 UDD is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P49 UDD, 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 P49 UDD registered?

P49 UDD is a 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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