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RKE 190W

1981 Kawasaki Z1100

Green Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,808 mi
Last recorded66,808 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Z110032,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKE 190W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 66,808 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 55,174 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1100?

Based on 2,259 MOT tests across 375 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
423
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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RKE 190W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z1100 in Green with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Kawasaki Z1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 32,772 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 Z1100 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RKE 190W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Kawasaki Z1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RKE 190W registered?

RKE 190W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z1100, first registered on 13 May 1981.

Is RKE 190W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKE 190W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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