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K150 VKP

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,463 mi
Last recorded43,463 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK150 VKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 43,463 miles

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear shock linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 43,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear shock linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 42,658 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 42,658 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 42,584 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 41,902 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 41,902 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 41,879 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,758 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 41,753 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,203 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 39,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 39,250 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Electrical wiring insecure (lower yoke o/s area)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 37,721 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 37,718 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,176 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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K150 VKP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K150 VKP, 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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What year was K150 VKP registered?

K150 VKP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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