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K254 KNN

1997 Kawasaki Zzr

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,303 mi
Last recorded57,303 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zzr32,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK254 KNN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,303 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 57,303 miles

Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 54,488 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 54,470 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate insecure broken threw fixing screw (0.1 (a))

rear tail light possibly only half working & stop light too

Pass 24 Dec 2018 53,346 miles

front mudguard missing

Fail 21 Dec 2018 53,345 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording both stamped not for road use (6.1.2 (c))

front mudguard missing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,392 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 51,324 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 50,126 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 48,118 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,497 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,620 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 44,584 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,210 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,750 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 39,713 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Upper Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fail 9 Oct 2006 39,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr?

Based on 6,151 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
813
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
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K254 KNN is a 1997 Kawasaki Zzr in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 32,011 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 Zzr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K254 KNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K254 KNN is a 1997 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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