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P866 HBG

1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Blue Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,290 mi
Last recorded39,290 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ110027,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 HBG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 39,290 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 38,193 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 35,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 35,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,577 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,478 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,860 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 26,594 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 26,594 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,559 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

centre stand catching exhaust

Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,065 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,009 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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P866 HBG is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Blue with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P866 HBG, 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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P866 HBG is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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