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H955 HEC

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,820 mi
Last recorded34,820 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH955 HEC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 34,820 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 33,806 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 31,441 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 31,423 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not working on front switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 28,655 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 28,017 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 27,856 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 27,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 27,464 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 25,323 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 24,114 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 24,114 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2011 41,949 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,728 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,051 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,042 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 26,042 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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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H955 HEC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H955 HEC, 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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H955 HEC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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