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B54 WCR

1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1

Green Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

14,897 mi
Last recorded14,897 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R129,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB54 WCR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100 R1
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 14,897 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 14,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 14,768 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 14,690 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 14,439 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 14,409 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 14,220 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 14,110 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 13,956 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 13,887 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 13,779 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 13,766 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 13,682 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 13,634 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 13,634 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,476 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 13,399 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,237 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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B54 WCR is a 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1 in Green with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 B54 WCR, 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 B54 WCR registered?

B54 WCR is a 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1, first registered on 24 April 1985.

Is B54 WCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B54 WCR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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