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C859 SLR

1985 Kawasaki Z1100

Red Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,204 mi
Last recorded24,204 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki Z110032,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC859 SLR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 24,204 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 24,204 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,627 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 21,627 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,208 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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C859 SLR is a 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 in Red with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C859 SLR, 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 C859 SLR registered?

C859 SLR is a 1985 Kawasaki Z1100, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is C859 SLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C859 SLR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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