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P253 WDE

1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Purple Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,796 mi
Last recorded18,796 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZRX110026,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 WDE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 18,796 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 17,906 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 17,434 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 17,434 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 17,135 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 17,135 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 16,944 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 14,887 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 14,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,986 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 12,939 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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P253 WDE is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Purple with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P253 WDE, 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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P253 WDE is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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