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R172 EUA

1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Purple Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

33,376 mi
Last recorded33,376 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ110027,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 EUA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 33,376 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 May 2024 33,361 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 32,866 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 32,866 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 32,420 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 31,202 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 30,345 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 27,547 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 23,270 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 23,270 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 18,604 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 14,599 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 9,940 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 9,255 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 8,572 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 8,061 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 8,019 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 7,442 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 7,442 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 7,049 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Disc Rivets Worn

Rear Brake Slight Binding

Pass 7 Oct 2006 6,772 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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R172 EUA is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Purple with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 R172 EUA, 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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R172 EUA is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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