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R959 GBW

1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,962 mi
Last recorded25,962 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ110024,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 GBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2019 25,962 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2015 25,944 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 25,911 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake binding slightley

Pass 30 May 2013 25,841 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 25,693 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,135 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 24,742 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,217 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 23,044 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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R959 GBW is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R959 GBW, 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 R959 GBW registered?

R959 GBW is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 11 April 1998.

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