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P427 DTA

1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Purple Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,393 mi
Last recorded4,393 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZRX110026,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 DTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 4,393 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 795 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 95,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 91,184 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 86,693 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 80,829 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 76,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 71,134 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 65,210 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 59,408 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 52,009 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 45,763 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 44,349 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 44,346 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Fork stanchions slightly pitted

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

Number plate cracked

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 42,197 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 May 2013 42,197 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 40,560 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 40,550 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 35,608 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 May 2011 35,608 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 33,521 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Gear lever is loose

Fail 29 May 2010 33,506 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Gear lever is loose

Pass 16 May 2009 30,299 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 26,250 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 26,250 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2007 22,056 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 20,361 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 20,361 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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P427 DTA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Purple with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P427 DTA, 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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P427 DTA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 5 April 1997.

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