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A988 SGH

1983 Kawasaki Z1100

Black Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,940 mi
Last recorded88,940 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1983 Kawasaki Z110031,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA988 SGH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 88,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

offside front fork stantion worn slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2008 87,948 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2008 87,854 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 30 May 2008 87,593 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 May 2007 83,580 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 83,520 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 82,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 82,280 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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A988 SGH is a 1983 Kawasaki Z1100 in Black with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A988 SGH, 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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A988 SGH is a 1983 Kawasaki Z1100, first registered on 19 September 1983.

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