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R617 DRE

1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,193 mi
Last recorded47,193 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ110024,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 DRE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 47,193 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear of frame has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2025 46,570 miles

Exhaust mount broken under engine

Oil leak under engine.

Fail 4 Apr 2025 46,539 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking on right hand lock. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust mount broken under engine

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

Oil leak under engine.

Pass 25 Mar 2024 46,075 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak from engine

Drive chain over oiled. (oil on side wall of tyre and on tread)

Pass 8 Apr 2023 45,437 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 44,752 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 43,883 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 43,883 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replaced bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 42,897 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 42,897 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 41,596 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 41,040 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,658 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 33,374 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 33,374 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,298 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 24,353 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 24,353 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,996 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,459 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,213 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 22,344 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,344 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,046 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 21,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,514 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 21,230 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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R617 DRE is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R617 DRE, 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 R617 DRE registered?

R617 DRE is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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