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S501 CJW

1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,737 mi
Last recorded5,737 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ110024,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 CJW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 5,737 miles

Central Front slight cracking of rubber.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 5,448 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 5,083 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 5,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 4,760 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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S501 CJW is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S501 CJW, 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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How do I check the history of S501 CJW?

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What year was S501 CJW registered?

S501 CJW is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S501 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S501 CJW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S501 CJW have outstanding finance?

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