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P785 CTN

1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Purple Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,824 mi
Last recorded32,824 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZRX110026,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP785 CTN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 32,824 miles

Front Upper forks slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 32,748 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 32,504 miles
Pass 15 May 2022 32,493 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 32,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 32,324 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 32,177 miles

Central Front Headlamp slightly discoloured front bulb off white (4.1.4 (a))

Central Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute rear indicators flashing to fast (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front rhs fork leg misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 31,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 31,554 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 31,554 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 31,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 31,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,379 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 30,379 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,127 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 28,566 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,566 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,563 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 23,010 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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P785 CTN 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 80%.

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 P785 CTN, 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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P785 CTN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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