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P131 BLJ

1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,033 mi
Last recorded45,033 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZRX110026,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 BLJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 45,033 miles

tape on headlamp to cover kick up to offside

Pass 14 Jun 2025 44,004 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 43,321 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 42,722 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 41,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 41,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 41,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 39,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 39,052 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 39,052 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 37,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 36,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 17 May 2016 36,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 8 May 2015 34,692 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 34,692 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2013 34,000 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 33,183 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,559 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,400 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 31,400 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,991 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZRX1100?

Based on 20,448 MOT tests across 1,558 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
739
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 197
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 117
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 110
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 109
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P131 BLJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 26,844 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 ZRX1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P131 BLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZRX1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P131 BLJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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