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R228 ENC

1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,093 mi
Last recorded33,093 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ110024,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 ENC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 33,093 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 32,917 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 32,441 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 31,674 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 31,658 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,110 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 30,074 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 30,010 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 29,863 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 29,395 miles

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

Front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,414 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,815 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 40,555 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,246 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,735 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,385 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,468 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,870 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 37,870 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,614 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,792 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 34,792 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R228 ENC is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 R228 ENC, 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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R228 ENC is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R228 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R228 ENC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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