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R716 MDP

1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,939 mi
Last recorded34,939 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ110027,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 MDP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 34,939 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 32,797 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/70-ZR17 Maxxis worn down to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged Front rubber tyre valve stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 29,392 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 29,392 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb installed wrong. (1.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 25,773 miles

Rear BRAKE BINDING

Pass 3 May 2014 25,756 miles

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

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,606 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,167 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 25,167 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 May 2008 23,865 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 24 May 2008 23,865 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 22,174 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,153 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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R716 MDP is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R716 MDP, 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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R716 MDP is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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