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C908 GKM

1986 Kawasaki Z1100 R1

Green Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,873 mi
Last recorded9,873 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki Z1100 R125,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC908 GKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100 R1
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 9,873 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 9,545 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 7,551 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,233 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 4,496 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 4,455 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 4,050 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 4,050 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 2,498 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 May 2007 2,498 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 25 May 2005 248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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C908 GKM is a 1986 Kawasaki Z1100 R1 in Green with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki Z1100 R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 25,617 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 C908 GKM, 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 40 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 C908 GKM registered?

C908 GKM is a 1986 Kawasaki Z1100 R1, first registered on 13 May 1986.

Is C908 GKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C908 GKM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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