MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,651 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
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))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
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)
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)
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R197 KNJ registered?
R197 KNJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 15 April 1998.
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