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C157 SPV

1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1

Black Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,658 mi
Last recorded31,658 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R129,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC157 SPV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100 R1
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 31,658 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 31,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 31,163 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 30,541 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 29,786 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2018 29,294 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 29,294 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 28,892 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,385 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,807 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,145 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 27,145 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,956 miles

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

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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C157 SPV is a 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1 in Black with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C157 SPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C157 SPV registered?

C157 SPV is a 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1, first registered on 11 September 1985.

Is C157 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C157 SPV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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