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VRL 314W

1981 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Green Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,174 mi
Last recorded36,174 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki GPZ110025,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 314W
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2020 36,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,014 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,013 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 36,012 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 36,011 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,703 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 35,232 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2010 33,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,545 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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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VRL 314W is a 1981 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Green with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Kawasaki GPZ1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 25,110 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 VRL 314W, 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 45 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRL 314W registered?

VRL 314W is a 1981 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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