MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,715 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Clutch fluid level slightly low
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear tyre worn
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front tyre pressure low
Uneven wear on front tyre
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ1100?
Based on 6,363 MOT tests across 905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R229 WAM is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R229 WAM, 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 R229 WAM registered?
R229 WAM is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 9 June 1998.
Is R229 WAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R229 WAM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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