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B271 RVM

1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1

Green Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,622 mi
Last recorded24,622 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R129,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB271 RVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100 R1
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2013 24,622 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 24,622 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 24,405 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 24,045 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1100 R1?

Based on 751 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 4
Direction indicators not working 4
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 3
reflector on motorcycle missing 3
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3
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B271 RVM is a 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1 in Green with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 29,792 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 R1 fails its MOT is direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B271 RVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1100 R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Kawasaki Z1100 R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B271 RVM registered?

B271 RVM is a 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1, first registered on 28 January 1985.

Is B271 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B271 RVM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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