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1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100 1.1L Petrol · R257 EUS

R257 EUS

1998 Kawasaki GPZ1100 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 26,810 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2022. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
KAWASAKI GPZ1100
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 27 Jul 2022
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
26,810 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 27 Jul 2022
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1052cc

R257 EUS Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2021
  • 26,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R257 EUS Mileage History

  1. 24/02/200618,139 mi
  2. 08/02/200720,937 mi+2,798 mi
  3. 02/02/200822,014 mi+1,077 mi
  4. 18/04/200923,082 mi+1,068 mi
  5. 15/05/201023,226 mi+144 mi
  6. 14/05/201124,189 mi+963 mi
  7. 12/05/201224,516 mi+327 mi
  8. 11/05/201324,690 mi+174 mi
  9. 20/09/201424,948 mi+258 mi
  10. 23/05/201525,095 mi+147 mi
  11. 27/06/201625,217 mi+122 mi
  12. 14/07/201725,760 mi+543 mi
  13. 09/08/201826,599 mi+839 mi
  14. 28/07/202126,810 mi+211 mi

Average of roughly 562 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

R257 EUS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Oct 2026, 01:13
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Kawasaki Gpz1100 (R257 EUS) between February 2006 and July 2021.

The record contains 14 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY