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P236 HDP

1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Purple Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,500 mi
Last recorded54,500 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZRX110026,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 HDP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 54,500 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 54,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

coolant leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

long front brake travel

Fail 29 Mar 2023 53,659 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

long front brake travel

Pass 23 Mar 2022 52,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Headers split/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front brake reserve travel poor

Fail 17 Mar 2022 52,838 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Headers split/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front brake reserve travel poor

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 51,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 51,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 49,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,019 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 49,385 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,366 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 45,153 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 41,721 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,127 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 37,140 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 34,246 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 31,722 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 27,687 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 26,231 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 25,253 miles

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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P236 HDP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Purple with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P236 HDP, 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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P236 HDP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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