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YPN 420Y

1983 Kawasaki Z1100

Red Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,679 mi
Last recorded24,679 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Kawasaki Z110031,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPN 420Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1100
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 24,679 miles

Front tyre age cracked

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

handlebar grips perished

tront brake slight bind

Fail 14 Jul 2020 24,669 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NOT CHECKED

engine running badly

Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,429 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 24,295 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

n/s grip slightly loose

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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YPN 420Y is a 1983 Kawasaki Z1100 in Red with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Kawasaki Z1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 31,200 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 YPN 420Y, 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 43 years old, this Kawasaki Z1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YPN 420Y registered?

YPN 420Y is a 1983 Kawasaki Z1100, first registered on 2 June 1983.

Is YPN 420Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPN 420Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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