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J27 NLN

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Blue Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,264 mi
Last recorded29,264 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 NLN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 29,264 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 29,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2018 29,219 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 28,958 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 28,958 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 28,902 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 28,901 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)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks open (6.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed braided hose chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 15 May 2015 28,662 miles

Front Brake A Little Spongy

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

Rear Brake Light Switch Sticky

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,255 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,564 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 26,564 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 24,117 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 24,098 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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J27 NLN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Blue with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J27 NLN, 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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J27 NLN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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