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K277 VKP

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Blue Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,498 mi
Last recorded56,498 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK277 VKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 56,498 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 9 May 2023 56,498 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 54,280 miles

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

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

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

clutch pipe switch gear wires rubbing on fairing at full left lock

Pass 7 Sep 2020 48,040 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 48,040 miles

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 88,806 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,775 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,949 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,663 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,673 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 82,653 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2011 82,651 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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K277 VKP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Blue with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K277 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 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 K277 VKP registered?

K277 VKP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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