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A97 JWL

1983 Kawasaki Z1100

Blue Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,764 mi
Last recorded48,764 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1983 Kawasaki Z110031,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA97 JWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,764 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 47,786 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 47,210 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 47,210 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 46,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

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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A97 JWL is a 1983 Kawasaki Z1100 in Blue with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Kawasaki Z1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 31,200 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 A97 JWL, 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 43 years old, this Kawasaki Z1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A97 JWL registered?

A97 JWL is a 1983 Kawasaki Z1100, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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The MOT history for A97 JWL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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