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P833 KTF

1997 Kawasaki Eliminator

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,975 mi
Last recorded21,975 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Eliminator18,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 KTF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEliminator
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 21,975 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides ()

Pass 14 Jun 2024 21,493 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 21,191 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 20,907 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 20,601 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 19,413 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 18,380 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 17,660 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,341 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated reservoir hose (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 16,585 miles

Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 15,708 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 15,684 miles

Brake pedal inappropriately repaired (3.3.A.6)

Offside wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (9.2.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,361 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,615 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 14,609 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,521 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,492 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Eliminator?

Based on 1,130 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
377
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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P833 KTF is a 1997 Kawasaki Eliminator in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Eliminator models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 18,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Eliminator fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P833 KTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Eliminator typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki Eliminator is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P833 KTF registered?

P833 KTF is a 1997 Kawasaki Eliminator, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P833 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P833 KTF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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