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B500 BKX

1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1

Green Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,040 mi
Last recorded32,040 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R129,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB500 BKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100 R1
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2025 32,040 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 32,019 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,001 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 31,490 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 31,335 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 31,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 31,158 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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B500 BKX is a 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1 in Green with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B500 BKX, 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 B500 BKX registered?

B500 BKX is a 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1, first registered on 30 June 1985.

Is B500 BKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B500 BKX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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