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K202 JHE

2001 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Orange Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

52,707 mi
Last recorded52,707 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZZ-R110021,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK202 JHE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 52,707 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Centre stand corroded

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 52,700 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Centre stand corroded

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 51,950 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 51,221 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 51,216 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock fouling on clutch hose, inner cowling, tank and screen (2.1.4 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 51,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (Fork Seal) (5.3.2 (b))

Front Fender / Mudguard Not Secure, Loose

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 50,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (Fork Seal Needs Replacing) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Lower Suspension linkage Bushes / Bearings Worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 49,083 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 49,070 miles

Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (Suspension Linkage To Frame) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (Disc Bobbins Exccessively Worn) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 48,106 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak

slight play in sprocket hub bearing

Fail 19 Jun 2020 48,106 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight oil leak

slight play in sprocket hub bearing

Pass 8 Jan 2019 46,914 miles

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,359 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 41,365 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,230 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Apr 2014 35,333 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,872 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 30,270 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 30,270 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,964 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 29,957 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 27,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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K202 JHE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Orange with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 21,638 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 K202 JHE, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K202 JHE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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