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P461 HBC

1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Purple Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

41,456 mi
Last recorded41,456 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZRX110026,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 HBC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 41,456 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 39,233 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 39,233 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 37,684 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 35,620 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 35,620 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 32,957 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 32,957 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 32,487 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 32,487 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right beam kicks up wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 29,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 28,472 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 22,551 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 18,315 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 18,315 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 17,127 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 11,608 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 10,760 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 10,760 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 10,756 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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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P461 HBC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Purple with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P461 HBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P461 HBC registered?

P461 HBC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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