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A500 HPY

1984 Kawasaki Z1100

Blue Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,795 mi
Last recorded17,795 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki Z110026,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 HPY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 17,795 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyre slightly perished on walls

Fail 14 Apr 2022 17,795 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyre slightly perished on walls

Pass 14 May 2019 17,526 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 17,223 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 17,162 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,905 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 36,625 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 36,624 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,624 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 36,624 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 26,624 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,624 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

all electrics on bike failed when first tried,but have worked every time since. possible intermittant problem. worked fine during test otherwise

Fail 4 Jun 2010 26,624 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

all electrics on bike failed when first tried,but have worked every time since. possible intermittant problem. worked fine during test otherwise

Pass 9 May 2009 26,624 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,398 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,176 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 22,176 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1100?

Based on 2,259 MOT tests across 375 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
423
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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A500 HPY is a 1984 Kawasaki Z1100 in Blue with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1984 Kawasaki Z1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 26,916 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 Z1100 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A500 HPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 42 years old, this Kawasaki Z1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A500 HPY is a 1984 Kawasaki Z1100, first registered on 11 April 1984.

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