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P489 XHY

1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Silver Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,921 mi
Last recorded64,921 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZRX110026,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 XHY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 64,921 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 64,892 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 64,000 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 62,618 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 58,264 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 56,104 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 55,075 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 53,806 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 52,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,594 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 48,619 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 48,619 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2015 46,753 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 44,809 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 42,598 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 41,427 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,719 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 38,223 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 May 2009 37,551 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 36,971 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2008 36,971 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

speedo cable guide on left hand fork leg is loose

Pass 2 Jun 2007 35,597 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

n/s engine mounting bolt is missing

Fail 27 Apr 2007 35,212 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,766 miles

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

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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P489 XHY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Silver with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P489 XHY, 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 P489 XHY registered?

P489 XHY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 21 July 1997.

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