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B471 SWR

1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1

Green Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,036 mi
Last recorded45,036 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R129,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB471 SWR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100 R1
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 45,036 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 44,805 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 44,727 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 44,429 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 44,284 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,365 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,130 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 41,199 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,873 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 40,873 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 40,198 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 40,198 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 May 2006 39,647 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1100 R1?

Based on 751 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 4
Direction indicators not working 4
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 3
reflector on motorcycle missing 3
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3
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B471 SWR is a 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1 in Green with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 29,792 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 R1 fails its MOT is direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B471 SWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1100 R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Kawasaki Z1100 R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B471 SWR registered?

B471 SWR is a 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1, first registered on 24 April 1985.

Is B471 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B471 SWR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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