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W823 KTL

2000 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

33,304 mi
Last recorded33,304 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ110030,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW823 KTL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1100
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 33,304 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 33,304 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 31,953 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 31,953 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2021 31,220 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Lack of lubricant (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 30,532 miles

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

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

Rear rear cush drive has slight wear

Fail 15 Jun 2020 30,531 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear cush drive has slight wear

Pass 21 May 2019 29,447 miles

Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively lever (1.1.15 (b))

aftermarket silencer

Fail 18 May 2019 29,447 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively lever (1.1.15 (b))

aftermarket silencer

Pass 14 May 2018 26,902 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 24,175 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 24,031 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 24,026 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,899 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 23,899 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 23,720 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 23,508 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 21,482 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,250 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 19,240 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 18,044 miles

Front brake lever bent.

Number plate broken.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 17,441 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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W823 KTL is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki GPZ1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 30,476 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 W823 KTL, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W823 KTL registered?

W823 KTL is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ1100, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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