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R418 PEL

1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Purple Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

14,042 mi
Last recorded14,042 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZRX110024,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 PEL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 14,042 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 13,853 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 13,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 12,455 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 10,359 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 10,359 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 8,709 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 6,543 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 6,319 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 6,319 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 5,790 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 4,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 4,507 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 3,858 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 3,594 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 3,178 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 2,972 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 2,649 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 1,555 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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R418 PEL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Purple with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R418 PEL, 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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R418 PEL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R418 PEL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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