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B554 COJ

1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1

Green Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,322 mi
Last recorded73,322 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R129,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB554 COJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100 R1
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 May 2025 73,322 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 72,932 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 72,190 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 71,298 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 70,361 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 70,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 69,777 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 67,180 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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B554 COJ is a 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1 in Green with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B554 COJ, 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 B554 COJ registered?

B554 COJ is a 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1, first registered on 10 May 1985.

Is B554 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B554 COJ shows 8 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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