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YFJ 742X

1982 Kawasaki Z1100

Red Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,528 mi
Last recorded57,528 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki Z110033,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFJ 742X
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 57,528 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 57,525 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,522 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 57,522 miles

Central Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both front lower brake hoses taught when raised on main stand. (3.2.A1f(i))

Central Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,078 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2005 55,959 miles

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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YFJ 742X is a 1982 Kawasaki Z1100 in Red with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Kawasaki Z1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 33,612 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 YFJ 742X, 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 44 years old, this Kawasaki Z1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YFJ 742X registered?

YFJ 742X is a 1982 Kawasaki Z1100, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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