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C181 DNW

1986 Kawasaki Z1100

Orange Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,957 mi
Last recorded37,957 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC181 DNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 37,957 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 37,921 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 37,728 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 37,724 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 37,152 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 36,520 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 36,177 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 35,372 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 35,372 miles

Rear Brake component insecure reaction arm (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 35,019 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 35,019 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,371 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 34,371 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 33,469 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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C181 DNW is a 1986 Kawasaki Z1100 in Orange with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C181 DNW, 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 40 years old, this Kawasaki Z1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of C181 DNW?

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What year was C181 DNW registered?

C181 DNW is a 1986 Kawasaki Z1100, first registered on 6 May 1986.

Is C181 DNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C181 DNW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C181 DNW have outstanding finance?

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