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R79 KWS

2002 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,188 mi
Last recorded23,188 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZRX110018,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 KWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 23,188 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 23,188 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 22,959 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 22,487 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 22,486 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 21,503 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 20,003 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 18,990 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 18,980 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 12,590 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 10,596 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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R79 KWS is a 2002 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZRX1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 18,370 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 R79 KWS, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R79 KWS is a 2002 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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