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H165 CBW

1999 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Blue Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,544 mi
Last recorded44,544 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZZR110027,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH165 CBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 44,544 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 44,144 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 43,552 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 42,481 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 42,481 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 41,868 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 41,760 miles

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 41,693 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,171 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 50,583 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 49,713 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,828 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 48,809 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 48,463 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,087 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1100?

Based on 6,221 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
690
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 151
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 113
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 85
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
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H165 CBW is a 1999 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Blue with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZZR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 27,163 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZZR1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H165 CBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H165 CBW is a 1999 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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