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H861 JLA

1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,651 mi
Last recorded54,651 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR110027,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH861 JLA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 54,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 54,649 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 45,925 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 45,925 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 45,765 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,054 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,055 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 41,055 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,055 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 41,055 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,475 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

rear push drive worn

Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,000 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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H861 JLA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H861 JLA, 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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H861 JLA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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