1996 Kawasaki ZR1100-D4 1.1L Petrol · P585 RGF

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 2025‑12‑08 passed at 40,146 miles, but the test recorded a series of advisories including front brake hose corrosion, rear road spring corrosion, worn suspension bushes, rear brake disc pitting, rear wheel bearing play, exhaust noise and fairings secured with tape. The overall roadworthiness remains acceptable, yet the maintenance trend is stable rather than improving; the same corrosion and wear items appear repeatedly from 2021 through 2025, indicating ongoing minor deterioration without clear remediation. Mileage accumulation over the car’s 30‑year life totals 40,146 miles, averaging roughly 1,338 miles per year—a low rate for a vehicle of this age. The MOT records show incremental gains: from 36,092 miles in June 2017 to 36,727 miles in May 2018 (+635), to 38,033 miles in November 2019 (+1,306), to 39,214 miles in December 2020 (+1,181), to 39,450 miles in November 2021 (+236), to 39,876 miles in November 2024 (+426) and finally to 40,146 miles in December 2025 (+270). The slowing mileage growth reflects light usage and extended periods of inactivity. Test dates are spaced annually, with occasional dual entries on the same day (e.g., 2024‑11‑11 and 2023‑11‑30), suggesting thorough annual checks but no rapid mileage spikes. A buyer should inspect the front brake hoses for corrosion to the ferrules, the rear road spring for corrosion, and the rear suspension bushes, shock absorber mounts and centre linkage for play. The rear brake discs show pitting and wear; the rear wheel bearing exhibits slight play; the exhaust is noisy; fairings are taped and have missing bolts; the rear rider peg is seized; the front indicator lens is damaged; and the rear position lamp may be affected by another lamp. Checking these components in person will confirm whether the recorded advisories have been addressed or if further maintenance is required before regular use.