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R422 GEV

1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,293 mi
Last recorded38,293 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZRX110024,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 GEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 38,293 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise handbrake lever travel, recommend check

Fail 8 Jun 2013 38,293 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise handbrake lever travel, recommend check

Pass 23 Jun 2012 34,600 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 31,976 miles

Advise clutch lever be replaced

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 31,976 miles

Advise clutch lever be replaced

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 26,306 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 26,284 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,284 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 24,768 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 22,560 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 22,552 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2006 21,594 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 21,594 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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.

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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R422 GEV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R422 GEV, 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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R422 GEV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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