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R185 GKO

1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

18,473 mi
Last recorded18,473 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZRX110024,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 GKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 18,473 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 18,444 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 18,313 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 18,300 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 18,048 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 17,914 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 17,574 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 17,372 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 17,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 17,372 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 17,169 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,900 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,642 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,074 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,924 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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R185 GKO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R185 GKO, 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 R185 GKO registered?

R185 GKO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R185 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 GKO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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