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J397 BJN

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

24,151 mi
Last recorded24,151 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 BJN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 24,151 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear only 1(of 2) rear position light working.

Fail 6 May 2022 24,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Degree of corrosion to lower rear suspension linkages.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear tyre pressures low.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 22,596 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 22,596 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,009 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 21,979 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 20,138 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 20,138 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Fail 24 May 2008 42,882 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 42,882 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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J397 BJN is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 24,232 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 J397 BJN, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J397 BJN is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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