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C923 ABA

1986 Kawasaki Z1100 R1

Green Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,070 mi
Last recorded19,070 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki Z1100 R125,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC923 ABA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100 R1
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 19,070 miles

Rear Brake Tie Rod Bar Has Slight Movement Indicating A Worn Pivot.

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 19,041 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 19,018 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 18,652 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 18,073 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 17,955 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 17,955 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 17,040 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 17,008 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2012 16,948 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,445 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 15,425 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,092 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 13,080 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 121,205 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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C923 ABA is a 1986 Kawasaki Z1100 R1 in Green with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C923 ABA, 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 C923 ABA registered?

C923 ABA is a 1986 Kawasaki Z1100 R1, first registered on 3 April 1986.

Is C923 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C923 ABA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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