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G492 RHG

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,875 mi
Last recorded60,875 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG492 RHG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 60,875 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 60,875 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured cracked (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 59,905 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 59,463 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 59,161 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 59,161 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,161 miles

Central Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 59,161 miles

Central Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Central Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,998 miles

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

front suspension soft

Pass 11 Aug 2012 58,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 58,089 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 56,530 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,376 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,859 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 51,859 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 50,975 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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G492 RHG is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G492 RHG, 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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G492 RHG is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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