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P261 RNV

1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Purple Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,283 mi
Last recorded38,283 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZRX110026,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 RNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 38,283 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 36,783 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 36,783 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 36,059 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 34,403 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 33,382 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 32,458 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 32,368 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 32,312 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 32,220 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 32,153 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 31,753 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 31,566 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2011 31,355 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 30,954 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 30,662 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 30,411 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 30,021 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 29,172 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2005 27,583 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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P261 RNV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Purple with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P261 RNV, 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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P261 RNV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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