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R225 ULH

1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,273 mi
Last recorded41,273 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZRX110024,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 ULH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 41,273 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 38,634 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 38,616 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 38,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 37,311 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 36,822 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 36,302 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 36,302 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 38,888 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 38,882 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 35,336 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,339 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,165 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,833 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 31,794 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,394 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 28,319 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,071 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 19,882 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,787 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 19,122 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 17,573 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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R225 ULH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R225 ULH, 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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R225 ULH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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