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P557 XWS

1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,666 mi
Last recorded37,666 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ110024,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 XWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,666 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Jan 2008 21,550 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 21,550 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 21,537 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 18,189 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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P557 XWS is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 24,285 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 P557 XWS, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P557 XWS registered?

P557 XWS is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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