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R197 KNJ

1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,651 mi
Last recorded23,651 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZRX110024,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 KNJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 23,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 23,247 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 22,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 21,902 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 21,166 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 18,816 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 16,859 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 16,859 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 16,471 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 16,324 miles

Both sets of switch gear loose.

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 16,324 miles

Both sets of switch gear loose.

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 May 2011 14,262 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 14,256 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,543 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 13,540 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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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R197 KNJ 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 73.3%.

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 R197 KNJ, 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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R197 KNJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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