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C8 RSB

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Grey Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

20,670 mi
Last recorded20,670 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 RSB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 20,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 20,232 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 19,455 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 18,117 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 17,323 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 16,580 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,459 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 15,761 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 15,761 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,117 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 14,816 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

slight lift in rear suspension.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 14,241 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 13,667 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 13,584 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 13,533 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,872 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZ-R1100?

Based on 40,398 MOT tests across 4,020 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
717
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
4,020
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 737
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 732
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 494
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 432
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 370
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C8 RSB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Grey with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 29,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 RSB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C8 RSB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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