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H814 HFJ

1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,409 mi
Last recorded48,409 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR110027,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH814 HFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,409 miles

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

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

front calipers oiley

front lower brake hoses covered in brake fluid

rear caliper oiley

slight binding to front brake

slight binding to rear brake

Fail 20 Jan 2011 48,408 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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

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

front lower brake hoses covered in brake fluid

Pass 10 Nov 2006 40,333 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise nearside footrest hanger

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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H814 HFJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 27,686 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 ZZR1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H814 HFJ, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H814 HFJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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