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P243 HDP

1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,056 mi
Last recorded31,056 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZRX110026,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 HDP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 31,056 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 30,995 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 30,953 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 30,931 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 30,723 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 30,293 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 30,293 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 30,274 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 29,818 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 29,006 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 29,006 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 28,417 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,730 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 25,659 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2014 24,999 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 24,999 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 24,865 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 24,568 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,758 miles

Slight bind on front and rear brakes

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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P243 HDP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P243 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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P243 HDP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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