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R229 WAM

1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,715 mi
Last recorded27,715 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ110024,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 WAM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 27,715 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 26,797 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 24,504 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 24,375 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,561 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 23,561 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,544 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 23,544 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,091 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 23,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,504 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 19,634 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 18,700 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2007 18,698 miles

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))

Pass 20 May 2006 16,472 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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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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R229 WAM is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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