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P988 LVP

1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,544 mi
Last recorded74,544 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ110027,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 LVP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 74,544 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing-Arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 73,906 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 72,006 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 72,006 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 70,176 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2023 70,176 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,962 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 65,717 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 60,765 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,018 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,364 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 58,364 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 57,254 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight blow from headers (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm and stepped (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2015 56,605 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 56,352 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,551 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,694 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,214 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 53,018 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 48,598 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 44,350 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 39,078 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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P988 LVP is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P988 LVP, 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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What year was P988 LVP registered?

P988 LVP is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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