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R172 TCW

1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Silver Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

36,060 mi
Last recorded36,060 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZRX110024,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 TCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,060 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 36,060 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 31 May 2016 35,957 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 16 May 2015 34,593 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2015 34,593 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 30,759 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 30,759 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,153 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 29,146 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,983 miles

slight bind front brake

Fail 18 Jul 2011 28,968 miles

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

slight bind front brake

Pass 25 Jun 2010 28,838 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 27,925 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 27,922 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,250 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 26,808 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 26,808 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

non original brake hoses fitted and have alloy furrels

Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,346 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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R172 TCW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Silver with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R172 TCW, 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 R172 TCW registered?

R172 TCW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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