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R101 KAB

1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Purple Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,795 mi
Last recorded45,795 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZRX110024,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 KAB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,795 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,755 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 45,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,763 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 43,126 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,518 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 42,518 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,499 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 40,499 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,406 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,632 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,989 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 29,966 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,948 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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R101 KAB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Purple with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 24,535 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 R101 KAB, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R101 KAB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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