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R161 HJO

1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,891 mi
Last recorded39,891 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZRX110024,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 HJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 39,891 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 38,358 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 38,031 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 37,333 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 36,042 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 32,880 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 32,880 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 31,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 31,389 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,032 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 30,478 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 29,032 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,598 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 19,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,009 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 19,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 18,395 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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R161 HJO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R161 HJO, 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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What year was R161 HJO registered?

R161 HJO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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