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C870 AWW

1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1

Green Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,241 mi
Last recorded36,241 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R129,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC870 AWW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100 R1
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 36,241 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 36,061 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 35,958 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 35,721 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 35,721 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 35,588 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 35,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 35,459 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,410 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 35,343 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 35,158 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 35,151 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 35,041 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,982 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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C870 AWW is a 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1 in Green with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C870 AWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C870 AWW?

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What year was C870 AWW registered?

C870 AWW is a 1985 Kawasaki Z1100 R1, first registered on 23 September 1985.

Is C870 AWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C870 AWW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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