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H179 EBV

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,174 mi
Last recorded84,174 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH179 EBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 84,174 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 83,948 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 83,559 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 82,732 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,081 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 77,201 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 74,702 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,571 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,135 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 68,100 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,542 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 62,513 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,369 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,319 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 52,110 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 51,721 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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H179 EBV 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 87.5%.

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 H179 EBV, 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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What year was H179 EBV registered?

H179 EBV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 11 July 1997.

Is H179 EBV safe to buy?

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