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R115 EJW

1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Purple Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,475 mi
Last recorded34,475 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZRX110026,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 EJW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 34,475 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 34,115 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 32,866 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 31,876 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,003 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 27,731 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 26,109 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,120 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 24,106 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 1 May 2015 21,473 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 12,330 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 12,300 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 6,132 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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R115 EJW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Purple with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 26,844 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 R115 EJW, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R115 EJW registered?

R115 EJW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R115 EJW 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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