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J943 PBV

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,462 mi
Last recorded51,462 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ943 PBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 51,462 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front mudgaurd cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2013 51,462 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front mudgaurd cracked

Pass 17 May 2011 51,120 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 50,345 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 50,345 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 99,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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J943 PBV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J943 PBV, 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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What year was J943 PBV registered?

J943 PBV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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