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B542 WUG

1985 Kawasaki Z1100

Blue Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,149 mi
Last recorded29,149 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki Z110032,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB542 WUG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 29,149 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 29,149 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 29,047 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 29,047 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,821 miles

REAR TYRE HAS CRACKED SIDEWALL

Pass 11 Jun 2010 28,713 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,660 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,628 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 28,504 miles

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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B542 WUG is a 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 in Blue with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 32,418 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 B542 WUG, 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 41 years old, this Kawasaki Z1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B542 WUG registered?

B542 WUG is a 1985 Kawasaki Z1100, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B542 WUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B542 WUG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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