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R491 NCH

1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,329 mi
Last recorded50,329 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ110027,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 NCH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,329 miles

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2009 50,235 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,063 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 44,958 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,804 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,965 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 25,965 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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R491 NCH is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R491 NCH, 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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R491 NCH is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R491 NCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 NCH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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