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G257 FTW

1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,528 mi
Last recorded38,528 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R110028,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG257 FTW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,528 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 38,526 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,210 miles

dvla seriously damaged marker against bike

non standard cans fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2011 38,206 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

dvla seriously damaged marker against bike

non standard cans fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,217 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,003 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 34,981 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 34,427 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,026 miles

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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G257 FTW is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 28,964 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 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 G257 FTW, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G257 FTW registered?

G257 FTW is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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The MOT history for G257 FTW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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