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R283 ADV

1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Orange Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,480 mi
Last recorded51,480 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZRX110026,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 ADV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 51,480 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 49,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

dust seals

fork tubes pitted

rear cush rubbers

Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,598 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 40,594 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 32,122 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,889 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,783 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 23,699 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,699 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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R283 ADV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Orange with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 26,844 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 R283 ADV, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R283 ADV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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