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P355 PGV

1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Purple Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

37,879 mi
Last recorded37,879 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZRX110026,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 PGV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 37,879 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 37,143 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement side car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 37,123 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit side car (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 36,948 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 36,504 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 36,202 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 35,097 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 33,729 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 33,419 miles

Sidecar fitted at time of test.

Fail 4 May 2017 33,419 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Sidecar fitted at time of test.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 33,011 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 32,997 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,524 miles

Front brake pads corroded

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 May 2014 31,634 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 30,401 miles

bike presented as side car outfit

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,302 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 28,599 miles

machine presented for test as sidecar outfit.

Pass 5 May 2010 28,105 miles

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

Vehicle presented as sidecar outfit

Fail 5 May 2010 28,105 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Vehicle presented as sidecar outfit

Pass 5 May 2009 26,354 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,293 miles

machine presented as sidecar outfit.

Pass 1 May 2007 22,066 miles

bike presented as sidecar outfit.

Pass 29 Apr 2006 20,452 miles

machine presented as sidecar outfit.

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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P355 PGV 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 87%.

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 P355 PGV, 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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What year was P355 PGV registered?

P355 PGV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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