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R247 FGP

1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Purple Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,256 mi
Last recorded20,256 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZRX110024,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 FGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 20,256 miles

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

Central Front Upper Fuel cap breather rubber missing

Nearside Front Upper RHS switchgear loose

Pass light switch does not work

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 19,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2015 19,003 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive has freeplay (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Aluminium Brake hose ends fitted

Rear Aluminium Brake Hose ends fitted.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 19,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength Rear brake pad linings are separating from the metal backing (3.2.A1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive has freeplay (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Aluminium Brake hose ends fitted

Rear Aluminium Brake Hose ends fitted.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 16,928 miles

anodised brake fittings fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2013 16,721 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 15,995 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 14,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,382 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 11,645 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 11,630 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2007 10,923 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 10,923 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 10,022 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 10,022 miles

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

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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R247 FGP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Purple 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 R247 FGP, 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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R247 FGP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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